January weather forecast
Mattoon, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Mattoon, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mattoon, Kentucky, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mattoon, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mattoon, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Mattoon, is 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mattoon, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mattoon have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Mattoon have in January?

In Mattoon, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January 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
Mattoon, KY

Average temperature in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.5°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 (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mattoon, KY

Average pressure in January - Mattoon, KY
  • 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mattoon, KY

Average wind speed in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Mattoon, KY

Average humidity in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Mattoon, KY

Average rainfall in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Mattoon, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mattoon, KY

Average snowfall in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mattoon, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Mattoon, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mattoon, KY
  • 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mattoon, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Mattoon, KY

Average UV index in January - Mattoon, KY
  • 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
Mattoon, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Mattoon, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Mattoon, KY

Average visibility in January - Mattoon, KY
  • 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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