January weather forecast
Somerset, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Somerset, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Somerset's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Somerset, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Somerset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Somerset is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

Somerset in January has an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Somerset, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Somerset. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Somerset, in January, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Somerset have in January?

In January, the average day length in Somerset, Illinois, is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Somerset have in January?

In Somerset, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Somerset, IL

Average temperature in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Somerset, IL

Average pressure in January - Somerset, 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
Somerset, IL

Average wind speed in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Somerset, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Somerset, IL

Average rainfall in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Somerset, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Somerset, IL

Average snowfall in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Somerset, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Somerset, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Somerset, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Somerset, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Somerset, IL

Average UV index in January - Somerset, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Somerset, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Somerset, 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 September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Somerset, IL

Average visibility in January - Somerset, 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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