January weather forecastAlpha, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Alpha, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).Temperature
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alpha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.6 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Alpha. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Alpha are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Alpha, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Alpha, IL
- 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Alpha, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Alpha, IL
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Alpha, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").
Average rainfall days in January
Alpha, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Alpha, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Alpha, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alpha, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Alpha, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Alpha, IL
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Alpha, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Alpha, 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).
