January weather forecast
Pocahontas, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Pocahontas, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pocahontas, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pocahontas, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.3 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Pocahontas's January weather reaches an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Pocahontas, records 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Pocahontas is 77%.

How much does it rain in Pocahontas in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Pocahontas, during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pocahontas have in January?

The average day length in January in Pocahontas is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Pocahontas, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average temperature in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°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 (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average pressure in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average wind speed in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average humidity in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

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

Average rainfall in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average rainfall in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average snowfall in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Pocahontas, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Pocahontas, IL

Average UV index in January - Pocahontas, 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
Pocahontas, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Pocahontas, 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
Pocahontas, IL

Average visibility in January - Pocahontas, 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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