January weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wood Dale, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In January, in Wood Dale, Illinois, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wood Dale, during January, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wood Dale, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Wood Dale is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wood Dale 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Wood Dale?

January, known for its average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Wood Dale in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wood Dale are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Wood Dale?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Wood Dale.

What is the average humidity in January in Wood Dale?

In January, the average relative humidity in Wood Dale is 82%.

How much does it rain in Wood Dale in January?

In Wood Dale, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Wood Dale?

In January, in Wood Dale, Illinois, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wood Dale have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Wood Dale?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wood Dale?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wood Dale, Illinois.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wood Dale?

In Wood Dale, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wood Dale?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wood Dale, Illinois.

What is the UV index reading in January in Wood Dale?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average temperature in January - Wood Dale, 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: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in January - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wood Dale, 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: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in January - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in January - Wood Dale, 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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