January weather forecast
Northfield, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Northfield, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Northfield, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Northfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Northfield, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January in Northfield, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Northfield, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Northfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Northfield?

Northfield's January weather, with an average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January in Northfield?

The high-temperature during January is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Northfield?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Northfield?

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

How much does it rain in Northfield in January?

In January, in Northfield, Illinois, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Northfield?

The month with the most snowfall in Northfield, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Northfield in January?

In January, in Northfield, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout January, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in January?

In Northfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Northfield?

On the first day of January in Northfield, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Northfield?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Northfield.

How long on average sun shines in January in Northfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Northfield is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Northfield?

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

Average temperature in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Northfield, IL

Average pressure in January - Northfield, 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
Northfield, IL

Average wind speed in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Northfield, IL

Average humidity in January - Northfield, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in January
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Northfield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Northfield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Northfield, 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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Northfield, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Northfield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Northfield, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Northfield, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Northfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Northfield, IL

Average visibility in January - Northfield, 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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