January weather forecastAthens, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Athens, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).Temperature
January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Athens is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Athens, Illinois, are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Athens, Illinois. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Athens.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Athens are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Athens, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Athens, IL
- Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Athens, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Athens, IL
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Athens, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in January
Athens, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Athens, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Athens, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Athens, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Athens, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Athens, IL
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Athens, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Athens, IL
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
