January weather forecast
Washington, IL

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Washington, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Washington, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Washington, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.3 days and collects up to 19.13" (486mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Washington are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Washington. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Washington?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the temperature in January in Washington?

In January, in Washington, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Washington?

The average relative humidity in January in Washington, Illinois, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Washington?

In Washington, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Washington?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Washington, Illinois. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Washington?

In Washington, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

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

In Washington, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Washington?

On the first day of January in Washington, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Washington?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Washington have in January?

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Washington?

In Washington, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Washington, IL

Average temperature in January - Washington, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Washington, IL

Average pressure in January - Washington, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Washington, IL

Average wind speed in January - Washington, 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 (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Washington, IL

Average humidity in January - Washington, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Washington, IL

Average rainfall in January - Washington, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in January
Washington, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Washington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Washington, IL

Average snowfall in January - Washington, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Washington, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Washington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Washington, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Washington, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Washington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Washington, IL

Average UV index in January - Washington, 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
Washington, IL

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

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

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Average visibility in January
Washington, IL

Average visibility in January - Washington, 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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