January weather forecastElmhurst, IL
January
Weather in January
January in Elmhurst, Illinois experiences the coldest weather with the average daily high and low temperatures at 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively. Commuters might find the roads slick as the month also sees a fair share of snowfall. Any outdoor plans may need to consider the fact that sunlight is limited to approximately 3.7 hours per day. Be ready for some chilling winds with an average speed of 10.2mph (16.4km/h). The weather begins to intensify as the year rolls in, setting a brisk tone for upcoming winters.Temperature
Elmhurst experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a minimum of 18°F (-7.8°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Elmhurst, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elmhurst, Illinois, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elmhurst, Illinois, are January through May, October through December. In Elmhurst, during January, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 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 Elmhurst.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elmhurst are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18°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°F).
Average pressure in January
Elmhurst, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Elmhurst, 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).
Average humidity in January
Elmhurst, 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%).
Average rainfall in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").
Average rainfall days in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
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 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Elmhurst, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Elmhurst, 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).
