January weather forecastBraidwood, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Braidwood, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Temperature
With average high and low temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) respectively, January is Braidwood's coldest month.Humidity
In Braidwood, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.Rainfall
In Braidwood, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Braidwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Braidwood, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Braidwood, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.Daylight
In Braidwood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Braidwood is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").
Average rainfall days in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Braidwood, 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: 3h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in January
Braidwood, IL
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, July and August (5mi).
