January weather forecastRochester, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Rochester, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C), January stands out as the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 79%.Rainfall
In Rochester, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 22.72" (577mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rochester, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rochester, there are 27.9 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rochester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Rochester, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 33.4°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 (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Rochester, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Rochester, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Rochester, 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
Rochester, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").
Average rainfall days in January
Rochester, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Rochester, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Rochester, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Rochester, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Rochester, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in January
Rochester, 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
Rochester, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Rochester, 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).
