January weather forecast
Payson, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Payson, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

In Payson, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Payson are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Payson records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Payson, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Payson?

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Payson, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Payson, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Payson?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Payson, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Payson have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Payson?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Payson, IL

Average temperature in January - Payson, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Payson, IL

Average pressure in January - Payson, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Payson, IL

Average wind speed in January - Payson, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Payson, IL

Average humidity in January - Payson, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Payson, IL

Average rainfall in January - Payson, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Payson, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Payson, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Payson, IL

Average snowfall in January - Payson, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Payson, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Payson, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Payson, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Payson, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Payson, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Payson, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Payson, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Payson, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Payson, IL

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

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

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