January weather forecast
Taylorville, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Taylorville, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 34°F (1.1°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Taylorville, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Taylorville, Illinois, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January in Taylorville, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Taylorville, Illinois, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Taylorville. 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 maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Taylorville?

With an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Taylorville in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Taylorville during January are 34°F (1.1°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Taylorville?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Taylorville in January?

In Taylorville, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Taylorville?

The month with the most snowfall in Taylorville, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Taylorville?

In January, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Taylorville have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Taylorville?

On the first day of January in Taylorville, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Taylorville?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Taylorville, Illinois.

How long on average sun shines in January in Taylorville?

In Taylorville, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Taylorville?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Taylorville is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Taylorville, IL

Average temperature in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Taylorville, IL

Average pressure in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Taylorville, IL

Average wind speed in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Taylorville, IL

Average humidity in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Taylorville, IL

Average rainfall in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Taylorville, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Taylorville, IL

Average snowfall in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Taylorville, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Taylorville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Taylorville, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Taylorville, IL

Average UV index in January - Taylorville, 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
Taylorville, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Taylorville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Taylorville, IL

Average visibility in January - Taylorville, 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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