January weather forecast
Urbana, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Urbana, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and min 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Urbana, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.9 days and collects up to 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 31.8°F (-0.1°C) at the peak and 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at the low.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Urbana, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Urbana?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Urbana, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Urbana, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Urbana have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

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.

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 low health risk from 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
Urbana, IL

Average temperature in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Urbana, IL

Average pressure in January - Urbana, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Urbana, IL

Average wind speed in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Urbana, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Urbana, IL

Average rainfall in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Urbana, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Urbana, IL

Average snowfall in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Urbana, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Urbana, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Urbana, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Urbana, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Urbana, IL

Average UV index in January - Urbana, 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
Urbana, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Urbana, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Urbana, IL

Average visibility in January - Urbana, 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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