January weather forecast
Park Forest, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Park Forest, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Park Forest, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Park Forest.

UV index

In Park Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Park Forest, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Park Forest, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Park Forest, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Park Forest, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Park Forest have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Park Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Park Forest, IL

Average temperature in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Park Forest, IL

Average pressure in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Park Forest, IL

Average wind speed in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Park Forest, IL

Average humidity in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Park Forest, IL

Average rainfall in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Park Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Park Forest, IL

Average snowfall in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Park Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Park Forest, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Park Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Park Forest, IL

Average UV index in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Park Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Park Forest, IL

Average visibility in January - Park Forest, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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