January weather forecastHomewood, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Homewood, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Homewood, Illinois, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Homewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Homewood, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Homewood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Homewood, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Homewood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Homewood, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

In Homewood, 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

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

In Homewood, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Homewood, Illinois, is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Homewood is 3.6h.

In Homewood, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Homewood, 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
Homewood, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Homewood, IL

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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