January weather forecastSheffield, IL

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

Sheffield, Illinois, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In Sheffield, 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

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, 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

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) at the base.

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively.

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

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.

In Sheffield, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

On the first day of January, 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.

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

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sheffield, 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 54min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).