January weather forecastFairfield, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Fairfield, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity in Fairfield is 77%.Rainfall
In Fairfield, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Fairfield are January and February, with an average 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In Fairfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. 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 staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average humidity in January: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 2.01"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).
Average UV index in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Fairfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Fairfield, 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).





