January weather forecast
Wood River, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wood River, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Wood River, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wood River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wood River are January through April, November and December. In January, in Wood River, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wood River, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wood River is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Wood River, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Wood River are January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wood River, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Wood River?

January, with its average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Wood River?

In Wood River, 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Wood River?

In Wood River, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Wood River?

In Wood River, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wood River in January?

In Wood River, in January, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Wood River, Illinois, is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wood River?

On the first day of January in Wood River, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Wood River?

The months with the least sunshine in Wood River, Illinois, are January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wood River have in January?

In Wood River, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wood River?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wood River?

In Wood River, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wood River, IL

Average temperature in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wood River, IL

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

Average wind speed in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wood River, IL

Average humidity in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wood River, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wood River, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wood River, IL

Average snowfall in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wood River, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Wood River, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wood River, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wood River, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wood River, IL

Average UV index in January - Wood River, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Wood River, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Wood River, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Wood River, IL

Average visibility in January - Wood River, 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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