January weather forecast
West Salem, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Salem, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.8°F (3.2°C) and min 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

West Salem's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In West Salem, during January, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Salem, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, in West Salem, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In West Salem, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Salem, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in West Salem in January?

In West Salem, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Salem have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does West Salem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
West Salem, IL

Average temperature in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
West Salem, IL

Average pressure in January - West Salem, 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 Salem, IL

Average wind speed in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
West Salem, IL

Average humidity in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall days in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall days in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
West Salem, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Salem, IL

Average sunshine days in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
West Salem, IL

Average UV index in January - West Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West Salem, IL

Average cloud cover in January - West Salem, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
West Salem, IL

Average visibility in January - West Salem, 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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