January weather forecast
Plainfield, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Plainfield, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Plainfield is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, in Plainfield, Illinois, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Plainfield. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Plainfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Plainfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 29.3°F (-1.5°C) at the peak and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Plainfield?

In January, in Plainfield, the average high-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in Plainfield in January?

In Plainfield, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Plainfield?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Plainfield. Snow falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Plainfield?

On the first day of January in Plainfield, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plainfield?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Plainfield, Illinois, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Plainfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Plainfield, Illinois, is 3.7h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Plainfield are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Plainfield, IL

Average temperature in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Plainfield, IL

Average pressure in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Plainfield, IL

Average wind speed in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Plainfield, IL

Average humidity in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Plainfield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Plainfield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Plainfield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Plainfield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Plainfield, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plainfield, 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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Plainfield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Plainfield, IL

Average UV index in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Plainfield, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Plainfield, 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 34).

Average visibility in January
Plainfield, IL

Average visibility in January - Plainfield, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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