January weather forecast
Swansea, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Swansea, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

In Swansea, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Swansea is 75%.

Rainfall

In Swansea, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.1 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Swansea are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Swansea, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Swansea, Illinois, is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Swansea. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Swansea?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C), is recognized as the coldest in Swansea.

How cold does it get in Swansea in January?

Swansea in January has an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Swansea?

In Swansea, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Swansea?

In January, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Swansea?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Swansea?

In Swansea, in January, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Swansea have in January?

In Swansea, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Swansea?

On the first day of January in Swansea, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Swansea?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Swansea have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Swansea is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Swansea?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Swansea?

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

Average temperature in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Swansea, IL

Average pressure in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Swansea, IL

Average wind speed in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Swansea, IL

Average humidity in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Swansea, IL

Average rainfall in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in January
Swansea, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Swansea, IL

Average snowfall in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Swansea, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Swansea, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Swansea, IL

Average UV index in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Swansea, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Swansea, IL

Average visibility in January - Swansea, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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