January weather forecastSeward, IL

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Seward, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 14°F (-10°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at the peak and 14°F (-10°C) at the low.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Seward, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Seward are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Seward is January, with an average of 3.7h 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and as low as 14°F (-10°C).

During January, Seward experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 14°F (-10°C).

The most humid month in Seward, Illinois, is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

In January, in Seward, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In Seward, in January, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length in Seward is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of January in Seward, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Seward.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Seward, Illinois, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Seward is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Seward, IL

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in January
Seward, IL

  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Seward, IL

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Seward, IL

  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Seward, IL

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Seward, IL

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Seward, IL

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Seward, IL

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Seward, IL

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Seward, IL

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Seward, 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
Seward, 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 September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Seward, 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).