January weather forecast
Prophetstown, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Prophetstown, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

In Prophetstown, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the peak and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Prophetstown.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is Prophetstown's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Prophetstown, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Prophetstown, in January, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Prophetstown in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Prophetstown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Prophetstown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average temperature in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average pressure in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average wind speed in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average humidity in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average rainfall in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average snowfall in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Prophetstown, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Prophetstown, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Prophetstown, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Prophetstown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Prophetstown, IL

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

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

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