January weather forecastOak Brook, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Oak Brook, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and max 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January is Oak Brook's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, in Oak Brook, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oak Brook, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oak Brook, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Oak Brook, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.9 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oak Brook, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
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. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is the coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in January, in Oak Brook, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

In Oak Brook, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

In Oak Brook, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Oak Brook, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

On the first day of January in Oak Brook, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

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

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

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Oak Brook, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

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

Average rainfall in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Oak Brook, IL

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Oak Brook, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Oak Brook, 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).