January weather forecast
Vernon Hills, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Vernon Hills, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Vernon Hills, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vernon Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.3 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vernon Hills, Illinois, in January, during 12.9 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vernon Hills, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Vernon Hills's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Vernon Hills are 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Vernon Hills is 83%.

How much does it rain in Vernon Hills in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Vernon Hills, in January, during 12.9 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vernon Hills have in January?

In Vernon Hills, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Vernon Hills?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Vernon Hills have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average temperature in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average pressure in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average wind speed in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average humidity in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average rainfall in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average snowfall in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.65"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Vernon Hills, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average UV index in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Vernon Hills, IL

Average visibility in January - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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