January weather forecast
Raritan, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Raritan, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and min 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Raritan, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Raritan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Raritan, records 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Raritan, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Raritan, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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 Raritan, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Raritan, IL

Average temperature in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Raritan, IL

Average pressure in January - Raritan, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Raritan, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Raritan, IL

Average humidity in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Raritan, IL

Average rainfall in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Raritan, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Raritan, IL

Average snowfall in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Raritan, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Raritan, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Raritan, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Raritan, IL

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

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

Average UV index in January
Raritan, IL

Average UV index in January - Raritan, 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
Raritan, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Raritan, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Raritan, IL

Average visibility in January - Raritan, 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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