January weather forecast
Lancaster, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Lancaster, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Lancaster's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Lancaster is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January in Lancaster, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Lancaster?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

How cold does it get in Lancaster in January?

In January, in Lancaster, the average high-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, Illinois, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Lancaster?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lancaster, Illinois. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, in January, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lancaster?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lancaster, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lancaster?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lancaster, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in January?

In Lancaster, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lancaster?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lancaster, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, IL

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lancaster, IL

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lancaster, IL

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lancaster, IL

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lancaster, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Lancaster, IL

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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