January weather forecast
Essex, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Essex, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

Essex's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and lows of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

In Essex, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Essex, Illinois, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Essex, Illinois, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Essex, Illinois. In Essex, during January, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Essex, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Essex, Illinois, is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Essex, with an average of 3.9h 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Essex?

Essex's January weather reaches an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in Essex in January?

Essex in January has an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Essex?

The average relative humidity in January in Essex is 82%.

How much does it rain in Essex in January?

In Essex, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Essex in January?

In Essex, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in January?

The average day length in January in Essex, Illinois, is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Essex?

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 7:04 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Essex?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Essex, Illinois, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Essex?

In Essex, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Essex?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Essex?

In Essex, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Essex, IL

Average temperature in January - Essex, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in January
Essex, IL

Average pressure in January - Essex, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Essex, IL

Average wind speed in January - Essex, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Essex, IL

Average humidity in January - Essex, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Essex, IL

Average rainfall in January - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in January
Essex, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Essex, IL

Average snowfall in January - Essex, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Essex, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Essex, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Essex, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Essex, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Essex, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Essex, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January - Essex, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Essex, IL

Average visibility in January - Essex, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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