January weather forecastKent, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Kent, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 24.8°F (-4°C) at the peak and 12.9°F (-10.6°C) at the low.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with an average high of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

In Kent, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In Kent, in January, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In Kent, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kent, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Kent, 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
Kent, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Kent, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Kent, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Kent, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kent, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kent, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kent, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kent, IL

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Kent, IL

  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Kent, IL

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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