January weather forecast
West Chicago, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Chicago, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in West Chicago are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in West Chicago, Illinois. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in West Chicago is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, in West Chicago, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in West Chicago is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in West Chicago?

The coldest period in West Chicago is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January in West Chicago?

In January, in West Chicago, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What are the most humid months in West Chicago?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in West Chicago?

The average relative humidity in January in West Chicago, Illinois, is 83%.

How much does it rain in West Chicago in January?

In West Chicago, Illinois, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in West Chicago?

The month with the most snowfall in West Chicago is January, when snow falls for 7.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in West Chicago?

In West Chicago, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Chicago?

In January, the average day length in West Chicago is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in West Chicago?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Chicago, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Chicago?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Chicago?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Chicago?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Chicago are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in West Chicago?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in West Chicago is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Chicago, IL

Average temperature in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
West Chicago, IL

Average pressure in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
West Chicago, IL

Average wind speed in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
West Chicago, IL

Average humidity in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
West Chicago, IL

Average rainfall in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
West Chicago, IL

Average rainfall days in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
West Chicago, IL

Average snowfall in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
West Chicago, IL

Average snowfall days in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Chicago, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
West Chicago, IL

Average sunshine days in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
West Chicago, IL

Average UV index in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
West Chicago, IL

Average cloud cover in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
West Chicago, IL

Average visibility in January - West Chicago, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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