January weather forecast
Chicago Heights, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Chicago Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Chicago Heights are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In January, in Chicago Heights, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chicago Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Chicago Heights. The month with the most snowfall in Chicago Heights is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chicago Heights, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Chicago Heights, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Chicago Heights is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Chicago Heights?

January, with its high-temperature average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month in Chicago Heights.

How cold is January in Chicago Heights?

During January, Chicago Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Chicago Heights?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Chicago Heights?

The average relative humidity in January in Chicago Heights is 82%.

How much does it rain in Chicago Heights in January?

In Chicago Heights, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Chicago Heights?

The month with the most snowfall in Chicago Heights is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Chicago Heights?

In Chicago Heights, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chicago Heights have in January?

In Chicago Heights, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Chicago Heights?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chicago Heights, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chicago Heights?

The month with the least sunshine in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Chicago Heights?

In Chicago Heights, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Chicago Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average temperature in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average pressure in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average wind speed in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average humidity in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average rainfall in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average snowfall in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average UV index in January - Chicago Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average visibility in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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