January weather forecast
West Frankfort, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Frankfort, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In West Frankfort, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In West Frankfort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in West Frankfort, Illinois, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in West Frankfort is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Frankfort, Illinois, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in West Frankfort?

With an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), January is the coldest month in West Frankfort.

Is it cold in West Frankfort during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in West Frankfort, is 39°F (3.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in West Frankfort?

In West Frankfort, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in West Frankfort in January?

In West Frankfort, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Frankfort in January?

In West Frankfort, during January, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Frankfort?

The average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in West Frankfort?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Frankfort, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Frankfort?

The month with the least sunshine in West Frankfort, Illinois, is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Frankfort?

The average sunshine duration in January in West Frankfort, Illinois, is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Frankfort?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in West Frankfort?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in West Frankfort is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average temperature in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average pressure in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average wind speed in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average humidity in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall days in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall days in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
West Frankfort, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average sunshine days in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average UV index in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average cloud cover in January - West Frankfort, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
West Frankfort, IL

Average visibility in January - West Frankfort, 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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