January weather forecast
Shirley, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Shirley, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

January is Shirley's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and lows of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In Shirley, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Shirley. Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shirley, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January in Shirley, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h 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 Shirley. 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: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Shirley?

The coldest time of the year in Shirley is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is it in Shirley in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Shirley, is 30.7°F (-0.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shirley?

In Shirley, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month in Shirley?

The month with the least rainfall in Shirley is January, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shirley in January?

In Shirley, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Shirley?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Shirley. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Shirley?

In Shirley, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Shirley?

In January, the average day length in Shirley, Illinois, is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Shirley?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shirley?

The month with the least sunshine in Shirley is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shirley have in January?

In Shirley, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shirley?

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 reading in January in Shirley?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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
Shirley, IL

Average temperature in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Shirley, IL

Average pressure in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shirley, IL

Average wind speed in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Shirley, IL

Average humidity in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Shirley, IL

Average rainfall in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Shirley, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shirley, IL

Average snowfall in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shirley, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Shirley, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shirley, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shirley, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Shirley, IL

Average UV index in January - Shirley, 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
Shirley, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Shirley, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Shirley, IL

Average visibility in January - Shirley, 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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