January weather forecast
Walnut, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Walnut, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

Walnut experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Walnut is 84%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month in Walnut?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Walnut, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Walnut is January, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Walnut, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Walnut 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.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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
Walnut, IL

Average temperature in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Walnut, IL

Average pressure in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Walnut, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Walnut, IL

Average humidity in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Walnut, IL

Average rainfall in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Walnut, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Walnut, IL

Average snowfall in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Walnut, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Walnut, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Walnut, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Walnut, IL

Average UV index in January - Walnut, 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
Walnut, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Walnut, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Walnut, IL

Average visibility in January - Walnut, 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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