January weather forecast
Kirkland, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Kirkland, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and lows at 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kirkland, Illinois, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In January, in Kirkland, Illinois, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kirkland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of January, in Kirkland, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kirkland are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Kirkland?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and lows at 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

How cold is January in Kirkland?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

What are the most humid months in Kirkland?

The months with the highest humidity in Kirkland are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Kirkland?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in Kirkland in January?

In Kirkland, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Kirkland?

The month with the most snowfall in Kirkland is January, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Kirkland in January?

In Kirkland, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkland have in January?

The average day length in January in Kirkland is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kirkland?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kirkland?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kirkland?

In Kirkland, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kirkland?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Kirkland?

In Kirkland, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kirkland, IL

Average temperature in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kirkland, IL

Average pressure in January - Kirkland, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Kirkland, IL

Average wind speed in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kirkland, IL

Average humidity in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kirkland, IL

Average rainfall in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kirkland, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kirkland, IL

Average snowfall in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kirkland, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kirkland, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kirkland, IL

Average UV index in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Kirkland, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Kirkland, IL

Average visibility in January - Kirkland, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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