January weather forecast
Salem, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Salem, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Salem's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Salem, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salem, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Salem is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salem. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Salem, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Salem, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Salem, in January, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Salem?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Salem, IL

Average temperature in January - Salem, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Salem, IL

Average pressure in January - Salem, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Salem, IL

Average wind speed in January - Salem, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Salem, IL

Average humidity in January - Salem, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Salem, IL

Average rainfall in January - Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Salem, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salem, IL

Average snowfall in January - Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salem, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Salem, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Salem, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Salem, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Salem, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Salem, IL

Average visibility in January - Salem, 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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