January weather forecast
Melrose Park, IL

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Weather in January

January in Melrose Park, Illinois, sees the year starting off with chilly and snowy conditions. The winter month experiences high levels of humidity making the cold feel even icier. Maximum wind gusts are usually clocked at 16.2mph (26.1km/h), which combined with an average snowfall of 4.21" (107mm), results in a frosty 10.8 days of the month. The coldest temperatures around this time tend to hover between a biting 19.4°F (-7°C) and a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). Despite the frigid conditions, with a cloud% of 61 and daylight hours stretching to an average of 9.5 hours, the frosty beauty of January is undeniably captivating.

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Melrose Park, Illinois, in January, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Melrose Park, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Melrose Park, Illinois, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. In Melrose Park, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Melrose Park, Illinois, is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Melrose Park is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Melrose Park. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Melrose Park?

Melrose Park's January weather reaches an average high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January in Melrose Park?

The high-temperature, in January, in Melrose Park, is 28.9°F (-1.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the most humid month in Melrose Park?

The most humid month in Melrose Park is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Melrose Park?

In Melrose Park, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Melrose Park?

In January, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Melrose Park?

In Melrose Park, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Melrose Park have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Melrose Park?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Melrose Park, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Melrose Park?

The month with the least sunshine in Melrose Park, Illinois, is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Melrose Park?

In Melrose Park, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Melrose Park?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Melrose Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Melrose Park is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average temperature in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°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 (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average pressure in January - Melrose Park, 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
Melrose Park, IL

Average wind speed in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average humidity in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average rainfall in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average snowfall in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Melrose Park, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melrose Park, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average UV index in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Melrose Park, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Melrose Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Melrose Park, IL

Average visibility in January - Melrose Park, 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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