January weather forecast
Wilmette, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Wilmette, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) at the peak and 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

The most humid month in Wilmette is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Wilmette, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wilmette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 33.31" (846mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wilmette, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wilmette, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wilmette.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Wilmette?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and as low as 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

How cold is it in Wilmette in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wilmette, is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Wilmette?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month in Wilmette.

What is the average humidity in January in Wilmette?

The average relative humidity in January in Wilmette is 82%.

How much does it rain in Wilmette in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Wilmette?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Wilmette?

In Wilmette, during January, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wilmette have in January?

In Wilmette, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wilmette?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wilmette?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wilmette?

In Wilmette, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Wilmette?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Wilmette, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wilmette, IL

Average temperature in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Wilmette, IL

Average pressure in January - Wilmette, 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
Wilmette, IL

Average wind speed in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Wilmette, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Wilmette, IL

Average rainfall in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Wilmette, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wilmette, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wilmette, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Wilmette, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wilmette, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wilmette, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Wilmette, IL

Average UV index in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Wilmette, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Wilmette, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Wilmette, IL

Average visibility in January - Wilmette, 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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