January weather forecast
Thomson, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Thomson, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Thomson, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Thomson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Thomson, 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Thomson, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Thomson?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Thomson, IL

Average temperature in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Thomson, IL

Average pressure in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Thomson, IL

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

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

Average humidity in January
Thomson, IL

Average humidity in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Thomson, IL

Average rainfall in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Thomson, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thomson, IL

Average snowfall in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thomson, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thomson, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thomson, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Thomson, IL

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Thomson, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Thomson, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Thomson, IL

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

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

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