January weather forecastPark Forest, IL
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Park Forest, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Temperature
The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 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.Rainfall
In Park Forest, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Park Forest.UV index
In Park Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.9°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 (18.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Park 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
Park Forest, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Park Forest, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 4.53"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Park 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Park Forest, IL
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).





