January weather forecast
Sandwich, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sandwich, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a minimum average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

In Sandwich, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sandwich, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.3 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Sandwich is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Sandwich's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and lows of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Sandwich, the average high-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sandwich, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sandwich, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Sandwich?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout January, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sandwich is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sandwich, IL

Average temperature in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandwich, IL

Average pressure in January - Sandwich, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sandwich, IL

Average wind speed in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandwich, IL

Average humidity in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandwich, IL

Average rainfall in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandwich, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sandwich, IL

Average snowfall in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sandwich, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sandwich, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sandwich, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandwich, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandwich, IL

Average UV index in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sandwich, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Sandwich, IL

Average visibility in January - Sandwich, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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