January weather forecast
Springfield, IL

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The Abraham Lincoln House in Springfield, Illinois
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Weather in January

Springfield's year commences with typically colder temperatures in January. The freeze is most apparent in the temperatures that reach as low as 20.8°F (-6.2°C) at night, while the highs do not go beyond 33.4°F (0.8°C). These chillier conditions make this period less favorable for outdoor activities. The daylight hours are short, which enhances the overall cold ambiance. Snowfall is also frequent, providing the landscape with a winter wonderland aesthetic.

Temperature

January stands out as Springfield's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Springfield is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, in Springfield, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Springfield are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Springfield?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Springfield, with an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

How cold is it in Springfield in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Springfield, records 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Springfield?

In January, the average relative humidity in Springfield, Illinois, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Springfield in January?

In Springfield, Illinois, in January, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Springfield?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Springfield. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Springfield in January?

In January, in Springfield, Illinois, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Springfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Springfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Springfield, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Springfield?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Springfield, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Springfield?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Springfield?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Springfield, Illinois.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Springfield?

In Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
38.7°F 3.7°C
33.4°F 0.8°C
38.3°F 3.5°C
Average low temperature
28°F -2.2°C
20.8°F -6.2°C
24.8°F -4°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.4mph 16.7km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11mph 17.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.5mph 24.9km/h
16.3mph 26.2km/h
16.1mph 25.9km/h
Average humidity
78%
79%
78%
Average rainfall
1.18" 30mm
1.26" 32mm
1.22" 31mm
Average rainfall days
7.1
6.7
5.8
Average snowfall
0.98" 25mm
2.24" 57mm
2.13" 54mm
Average snowfall days
5.4
9.5
7.2
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
4h 1min
4h 3min
Average sunshine days
19.5
16.8
15.5
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
50%
55%
52%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Springfield, IL

Average temperature in January - Springfield, 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: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Springfield, IL

Average pressure in January - Springfield, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Springfield, IL

Average wind speed in January - Springfield, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Springfield, IL

Average humidity in January - Springfield, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Springfield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Springfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in January
Springfield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Springfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Springfield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Springfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Springfield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Springfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Springfield, IL

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

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Springfield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Springfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Springfield, IL

Average UV index in January - Springfield, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Springfield, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Springfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Springfield, IL

Average visibility in January - Springfield, 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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