January weather forecast
Chicago Ridge, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

Rainfall

In Chicago Ridge, in January, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chicago Ridge are January through April, October through December. In Chicago Ridge, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chicago Ridge, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chicago Ridge, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Chicago Ridge.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Chicago Ridge?

Chicago Ridge, Illinois, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is it in Chicago Ridge in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, during January are 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Chicago Ridge?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Chicago Ridge?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Chicago Ridge?

In Chicago Ridge, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chicago Ridge in January?

In Chicago Ridge, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Chicago Ridge?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chicago Ridge, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

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

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Chicago Ridge have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Chicago Ridge is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in January in Chicago Ridge?

In Chicago Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average temperature in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average pressure in January - Chicago Ridge, 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 Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average humidity in January - Chicago Ridge, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average UV index in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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 Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Chicago Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Chicago Ridge, IL

Average visibility in January - Chicago Ridge, 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).

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