January weather forecast
Prairie City, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Prairie City, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

In Prairie City, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Prairie City when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie City. The month with the most snowfall in Prairie City is January, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Prairie City is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, in Prairie City, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Prairie City.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Prairie City?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

How cold is it in Prairie City in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Prairie City, records 29.8°F (-1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Prairie City?

The months with the least rainfall in Prairie City are January and December Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Prairie City?

In January, in Prairie City, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Prairie City?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Prairie City, Illinois. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Prairie City in January?

In Prairie City, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in January?

The average day length in January in Prairie City, Illinois, is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Prairie City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prairie City?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Prairie City?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Prairie City is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prairie City?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Prairie City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Prairie City, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prairie City, IL

Average temperature in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Prairie City, IL

Average pressure in January - Prairie City, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prairie City, IL

Average wind speed in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Prairie City, IL

Average humidity in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Prairie City, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prairie City, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prairie City, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Prairie City, IL

Average UV index in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Prairie City, IL

Average visibility in January - Prairie City, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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