January weather forecast
Metropolis, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Metropolis, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Metropolis, Illinois, reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 41.4°F (5.2°C) at the peak and 28°F (-2.2°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Metropolis, during January, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Metropolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Metropolis are January through April, November and December. In Metropolis, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Metropolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.9 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Metropolis, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Metropolis is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Metropolis. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Metropolis?

In Metropolis, Illinois, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

How cold is January in Metropolis?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Metropolis, is 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Metropolis?

In Metropolis, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in Metropolis in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Metropolis?

In Metropolis, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Metropolis is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Metropolis?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Metropolis, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Metropolis?

The month with the least sunshine in Metropolis, Illinois, is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Metropolis?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Metropolis?

January, February 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 Metropolis?

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

Average temperature in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

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Average pressure in January
Metropolis, IL

Average pressure in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Metropolis, IL

Average wind speed in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Metropolis, IL

Average humidity in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Metropolis, IL

Average rainfall in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in January
Metropolis, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Metropolis, IL

Average snowfall in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Metropolis, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Metropolis, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Metropolis, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Metropolis, IL

Average UV index in January - Metropolis, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Metropolis, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Metropolis, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Metropolis, IL

Average visibility in January - Metropolis, 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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