January weather forecast
Sims, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Sims, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Sims is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sims, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Sims, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sims, Illinois. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Sims, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sims are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sims?

January, known for its average high temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest month.

Is it cold in Sims during January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sims?

In Sims, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sims in January?

In Sims, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Sims?

The months with the most snowfall in Sims, Illinois, are January and February, with an average 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Sims in January?

In Sims, in January, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Sims, Illinois, is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sims?

On the first day of January in Sims, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sims?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Sims?

The average sunshine duration in January in Sims, Illinois, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sims?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sims, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Sims?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sims is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Sims, IL

Average temperature in January - Sims, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Sims, IL

Average pressure in January - Sims, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sims, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Sims, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sims, IL

Average rainfall in January - Sims, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Sims, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Sims, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sims, IL

Average snowfall in January - Sims, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sims, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Sims, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Sims, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sims, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sims, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Sims, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sims, IL

Average UV index in January - Sims, 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
Sims, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Sims, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Sims, IL

Average visibility in January - Sims, 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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