January weather forecast
Paxton, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Paxton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In Paxton, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Paxton, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Paxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Paxton. The month with the most snowfall in Paxton is January, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Paxton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, in Paxton, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Paxton, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Paxton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Paxton?

Paxton's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and lows of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is it in Paxton in January?

Paxton in January has an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Paxton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Paxton is 81%.

How much does it rain in Paxton in January?

In Paxton, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Paxton?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Paxton, Illinois. Snow falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Paxton?

In Paxton, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Paxton have in January?

In January, the average day length in Paxton is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Paxton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paxton, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Paxton?

The month with the least sunshine in Paxton, Illinois, is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Paxton?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Paxton is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Paxton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Paxton, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Paxton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Paxton, IL

Average temperature in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Paxton, IL

Average pressure in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Paxton, IL

Average wind speed in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Paxton, IL

Average humidity in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Paxton, IL

Average rainfall in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Paxton, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Paxton, IL

Average snowfall in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Paxton, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Paxton, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Paxton, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Paxton, IL

Average UV index in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Paxton, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Paxton, IL

Average visibility in January - Paxton, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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