January weather forecastKankakee, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Kankakee, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 30°F (-1.1°C).Temperature
January, recording an average high temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is Kankakee's coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 82%.Rainfall
In Kankakee, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kankakee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.5 days and collects up to 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year in Kankakee, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Kankakee, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Kankakee, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 24.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Kankakee, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in January
Kankakee, 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).





