January weather forecast
Sheridan, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sheridan, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

Sheridan's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sheridan, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Sheridan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.4 days and collects up to 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sheridan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sheridan 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Sheridan's January weather reaches an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Sheridan, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sheridan?

In Sheridan, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sheridan, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in January?

In Sheridan, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 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 Sheridan, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Sheridan, IL

Average temperature in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheridan, IL

Average pressure in January - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, IL

Average wind speed in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheridan, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheridan, IL

Average rainfall in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheridan, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheridan, IL

Average snowfall in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheridan, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheridan, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheridan, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Sheridan, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheridan, IL

Average UV index in January - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Sheridan, 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 33).

Average visibility in January
Sheridan, IL

Average visibility in January - Sheridan, 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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