January weather forecast
Rock Falls, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Rock Falls, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and as low as 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Rock Falls experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a minimum of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

How cold is January?

In Rock Falls, in January, the average high-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rock Falls, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Rock Falls, in January, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rock Falls have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Rock Falls, 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: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average pressure in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average wind speed in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average humidity in January - Rock Falls, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average rainfall in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average snowfall in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Rock Falls, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rock Falls, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average UV index in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Rock Falls, IL

Average visibility in January - Rock Falls, 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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