January weather forecast
Virden, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Virden, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 34°F (1.1°C) and lows at 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Virden, Illinois, in January, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Virden, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Virden, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January stands out as Virden's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Virden, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Virden is 78%.

How much does it rain in Virden in January?

In Virden, in January, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Virden have in January?

In Virden, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Virden?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Virden?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Virden, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Virden, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Virden, IL

Average pressure in January - Virden, 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
Virden, IL

Average wind speed in January - Virden, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Virden, IL

Average humidity in January - Virden, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Virden, IL

Average rainfall in January - Virden, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Virden, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Virden, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Virden, IL

Average snowfall in January - Virden, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Virden, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Virden, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Virden, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Virden, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Virden, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Virden, IL

Average UV index in January - Virden, 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
Virden, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Virden, IL

Average visibility in January - Virden, 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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