January weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Wood Dale, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

In Wood Dale, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Wood Dale, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Wood Dale, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wood Dale, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Wood Dale, with an average of 3.7h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Wood Dale's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Wood Dale, the average high-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Wood Dale, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Wood Dale, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wood Dale have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wood Dale?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Wood Dale is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average temperature in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wood Dale, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Wood Dale, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in January - Wood Dale, 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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