January weather forecast
Smithfield, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Smithfield, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Smithfield, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Smithfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 22.48" (571mm) 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 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Smithfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 19.4°F (-7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Smithfield in January?

In Smithfield, in January, the average high-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Smithfield, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Smithfield, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Smithfield have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Smithfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithfield have in January?

In Smithfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Smithfield?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Smithfield, IL

Average temperature in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Smithfield, IL

Average pressure in January - Smithfield, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Smithfield, IL

Average wind speed in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Smithfield, IL

Average humidity in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Smithfield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Smithfield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Smithfield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Smithfield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Smithfield, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Smithfield, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Smithfield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Smithfield, IL

Average UV index in January - Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Smithfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Smithfield, IL

Average visibility in January - Smithfield, 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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