January weather forecast
Lake Geneva, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Lake Geneva is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Lake Geneva, in January, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake Geneva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lake Geneva, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Lake Geneva?

The coldest month in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is January, with an average high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

How cold is January in Lake Geneva?

In January, in Lake Geneva, the average high-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Geneva?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lake Geneva?

In Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Lake Geneva?

In January, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Lake Geneva?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lake Geneva. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Lake Geneva?

In Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lake Geneva?

In Lake Geneva, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lake Geneva?

On the first day of January in Lake Geneva, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake Geneva?

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Geneva.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lake Geneva?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Lake Geneva?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Geneva is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average temperature in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average pressure in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average wind speed in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average humidity in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average rainfall in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average snowfall in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average UV index in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Lake Geneva, WI

Average visibility in January - Lake Geneva, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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