January weather forecastHillsboro, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Hillsboro, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 35.4°F (1.9°C) and as low as 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Hillsboro is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hillsboro, Illinois, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.5 rainfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Hillsboro. In Hillsboro, in January, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 6.3" (160mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Hillsboro, Illinois, is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, in Hillsboro, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hillsboro are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

In Hillsboro, 35.4°F (1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Hillsboro, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Hillsboro, during January, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length in Hillsboro, Illinois, is 9h and 47min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hillsboro, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Hillsboro, Illinois, is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Hillsboro, Illinois, is 4.3h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hillsboro.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hillsboro is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Hillsboro, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Hillsboro, IL

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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