January weather forecastPleasant Plains, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Plains, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Pleasant Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Pleasant Plains. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pleasant Plains, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 32.9°F (0.5°C) and as low as 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

In Pleasant Plains, 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In January, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Pleasant Plains. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

In Pleasant Plains, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pleasant Plains, 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
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Pleasant Plains, IL

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).