January weather forecastGalt, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Galt, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Galt when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Galt, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Galt, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Galt, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and reaching a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Galt, records 27.7°F (-2.4°C), while the low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of rain.

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

In Galt, in January, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Galt, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

In Galt, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

33.8°F

27.7°F

31.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.1mph

10.7mph

10.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.8

16.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Galt, IL

Average high temperature in January: 27.7°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 (27.7°F).

Average low temperature in January: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Galt, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Galt, IL

Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Galt, IL

Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Galt, IL

Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Galt, IL

Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galt, IL

Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galt, IL

Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Galt, IL

Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galt, IL

Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Galt, IL

Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Galt, IL

Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Galt, 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).