January weather forecast
Riverton, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Riverton, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Riverton, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Riverton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), is Riverton's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Riverton, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Riverton?

In Riverton, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Riverton, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Riverton, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Riverton, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Riverton, IL

Average temperature in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverton, IL

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

Average wind speed in January
Riverton, IL

Average wind speed in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverton, IL

Average humidity in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverton, IL

Average rainfall in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverton, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverton, IL

Average snowfall in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverton, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverton, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riverton, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverton, IL

Average UV index in January - Riverton, 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
Riverton, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Riverton, IL

Average visibility in January - Riverton, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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