January weather forecast
Pittsfield, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Pittsfield, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°F (1°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

Pittsfield's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 33.8°F (1°C) to a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, in Pittsfield, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pittsfield are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pittsfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h 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 in Pittsfield. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Pittsfield reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 33.8°F (1°C) at the peak and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Pittsfield, records 33.8°F (1°C), while the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Pittsfield, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Pittsfield in January?

In Pittsfield, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pittsfield have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pittsfield have in January?

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average temperature in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average pressure in January - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average wind speed in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average humidity in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

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
Pittsfield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average UV index in January - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Pittsfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Pittsfield, IL

Average visibility in January - Pittsfield, 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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