January weather forecast
Wadsworth, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Wadsworth, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Wadsworth, during January, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Wadsworth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Wadsworth. In Wadsworth, in January, during 12.4 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wadsworth, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a minimum average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Wadsworth, in January, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wadsworth, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Wadsworth, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wadsworth, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average pressure in January - Wadsworth, 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
Wadsworth, IL

Average wind speed in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average humidity in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average rainfall in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average snowfall in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wadsworth, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Wadsworth, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Wadsworth, 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 August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Wadsworth, IL

Average visibility in January - Wadsworth, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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