January weather forecastForest Park, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Forest Park, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.4°F (-7°C) and max 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Temperature
Forest Park witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Forest Park, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forest Park, during January, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest Park, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 33min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Forest Park, 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
Forest Park, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").
Average rainfall days in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest Park, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Forest Park, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Forest Park, 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
Forest Park, 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 27).
Average visibility in January
Forest Park, 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).





