January weather forecast
Rock Falls, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rock Falls, Wisconsin, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and lows of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rock Falls, in January, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.04" (128mm) of snow. In Rock Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.2 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January in Rock Falls, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January stands out as Rock Falls's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Rock Falls, the average high-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Rock Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Rock Falls?

In Rock Falls, in January, during 16.9 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rock Falls have in January?

In Rock Falls, the average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rock Falls have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average temperature in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average pressure in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average wind speed in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average humidity in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average rainfall in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average snowfall in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average UV index in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Rock Falls, WI

Average visibility in January - Rock Falls, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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