January weather forecast
Sheffield, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sheffield, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January in Sheffield, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Sheffield is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Sheffield?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is generally the coldest month in Sheffield.

How cold is it in Sheffield in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sheffield, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month in Sheffield?

January and December are months with the least rain in Sheffield when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Sheffield?

In January, in Sheffield, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sheffield?

The month with the most snowfall in Sheffield, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sheffield?

In January, the average day length in Sheffield is 9h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sheffield?

On the first day of January in Sheffield, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sheffield?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sheffield?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Sheffield?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sheffield, IL

Average temperature in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°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 (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sheffield, IL

Average pressure in January - Sheffield, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Sheffield, IL

Average wind speed in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sheffield, IL

Average humidity in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sheffield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sheffield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sheffield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sheffield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sheffield, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Sheffield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sheffield, IL

Average UV index in January - Sheffield, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sheffield, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Sheffield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Sheffield, IL

Average visibility in January - Sheffield, 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).

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