January weather forecastPrinceton, IL
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Princeton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).Humidity
In Princeton, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.Daylight
In Princeton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Princeton, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Princeton, 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
Princeton, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Princeton, IL
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Princeton, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in January
Princeton, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Princeton, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Princeton, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Princeton, 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 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Princeton, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Princeton, IL
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Princeton, 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 September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Princeton, 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).





