January weather forecastOak Forest, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Oak Forest, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Oak Forest. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Oak Forest are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these 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. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Oak Forest, 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 Forest, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 Forest, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Oak Forest, IL
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Oak Forest, 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 30).
Average visibility in January
Oak Forest, 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).
