January weather forecastKempton, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Kempton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 30°F (-1.1°C) and a minimum average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kempton, in January, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kempton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kempton are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Kempton is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kempton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Kempton, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Kempton, with an average of 3.8h 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period in Kempton tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Kempton, is 30°F (-1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

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

In Kempton, during January, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

In Kempton, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

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

In Kempton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kempton are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kempton, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kempton, 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
Kempton, 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
Kempton, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Kempton, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Kempton, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Kempton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kempton, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kempton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Kempton, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kempton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kempton, 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
Kempton, 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 34).

Average visibility in January
Kempton, 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).