January weather forecast
Washburn, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Washburn, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) at the peak and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Washburn, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 14.33" (364mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Washburn, records 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Washburn, in January, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Washburn, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Washburn, IL

Average temperature in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Washburn, IL

Average pressure in January - Washburn, 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
Washburn, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Washburn, IL

Average humidity in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Washburn, IL

Average rainfall in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Washburn, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Washburn, IL

Average snowfall in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Washburn, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Washburn, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Washburn, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Washburn, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Washburn, IL

Average UV index in January - Washburn, 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
Washburn, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Washburn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Washburn, IL

Average visibility in January - Washburn, 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).

Washburn, Illinois, USA

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