January weather forecast
Wolf Lake, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wolf Lake, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wolf Lake, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wolf Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wolf Lake, during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wolf Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Wolf Lake, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Is it cold during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Wolf Lake, is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wolf Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Wolf Lake, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wolf Lake, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wolf Lake have in January?

The average day length in January in Wolf Lake is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wolf Lake have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average temperature in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average pressure in January - Wolf Lake, 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
Wolf Lake, IL

Average wind speed in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average humidity in January - Wolf Lake, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average rainfall in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average snowfall in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Wolf Lake, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wolf Lake, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Wolf Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average UV index in January - Wolf Lake, 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
Wolf Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Wolf Lake, 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 September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Wolf Lake, IL

Average visibility in January - Wolf Lake, 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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