January weather forecastPorterfield, IL

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Porterfield, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and min 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a minimum average of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Porterfield, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. In Porterfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Porterfield, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Porterfield, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

During January, Porterfield experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of rain.

In Porterfield, in January, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Porterfield, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

In Porterfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in January in Porterfield is 3.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. 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
Porterfield, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Porterfield, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Porterfield, IL

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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