January weather forecast
Riverdale, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Riverdale, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Riverdale, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Riverdale, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Riverdale, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) respectively, January is Riverdale's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Riverdale, 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Riverdale, in January, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Riverdale, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riverdale have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverdale have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverdale, IL

Average pressure in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Riverdale, IL

Average wind speed in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverdale, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverdale, IL

Average rainfall in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverdale, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverdale, IL

Average snowfall in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverdale, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Riverdale, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverdale, 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: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riverdale, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverdale, IL

Average UV index in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Riverdale, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Riverdale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Riverdale, IL

Average visibility in January - Riverdale, 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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