January weather forecastPalos Heights, IL
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Palos Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and min 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Temperature
Palos Heights's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Palos Heights.Rainfall
In Palos Heights, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Palos Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Palos Heights. In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, in Palos Heights, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In Palos Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Palos Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Palos Heights, 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
Palos Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Palos Heights, 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
Palos Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in January
Palos Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Palos Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Palos Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Palos Heights, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Palos Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Palos Heights, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Palos Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Palos Heights, 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).





