January weather forecast
Sycamore, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sycamore, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

Sycamore's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) to a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sycamore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, in Sycamore, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Sycamore?

Sycamore's January weather reaches an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January in Sycamore?

In Sycamore, 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months in Sycamore?

The months with the highest humidity in Sycamore, Illinois, are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sycamore?

In Sycamore, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sycamore?

In Sycamore, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Sycamore?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Sycamore, Illinois. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Sycamore in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Sycamore, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sycamore?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sycamore, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sycamore?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Sycamore?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sycamore?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sycamore?

In Sycamore, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sycamore, IL

Average temperature in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sycamore, IL

Average pressure in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sycamore, IL

Average wind speed in January - Sycamore, 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 (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Sycamore, IL

Average humidity in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Sycamore, IL

Average rainfall in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Sycamore, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sycamore, IL

Average snowfall in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sycamore, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Sycamore, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sycamore, IL

Average UV index in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sycamore, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Sycamore, IL

Average visibility in January - Sycamore, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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