January weather forecast
Cortland, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Cortland, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

In Cortland, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27°F (-2.8°C) at the peak and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Cortland.

Rainfall

In Cortland, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cortland, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cortland. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Cortland is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January in Cortland, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Cortland?

January is the coldest month in Cortland, exhibiting average temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) at the peak and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) at the base.

How cold is January in Cortland?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cortland, Illinois, during January are 27°F (-2.8°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Cortland?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Cortland?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in Cortland in January?

In Cortland, Illinois, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Cortland?

The month with the most snowfall in Cortland is January, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cortland in January?

In Cortland, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Cortland?

In January, the average day length in Cortland, Illinois, is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Cortland?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cortland, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cortland?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Cortland?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Cortland?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Cortland?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cortland is 1. 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
Cortland, IL

Average temperature in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Cortland, IL

Average pressure in January - Cortland, 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
Cortland, IL

Average wind speed in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Cortland, IL

Average humidity in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cortland, IL

Average rainfall in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in January
Cortland, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Cortland, IL

Average snowfall in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Cortland, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Cortland, 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 June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cortland, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cortland, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cortland, IL

Average UV index in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cortland, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Cortland, IL

Average visibility in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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