January weather forecast
Alton, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Alton, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Alton, Indiana, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Alton, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alton, there are 160 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of January, in Alton, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Alton is 4.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Alton?

In Alton, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the peak and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the lowest.

Is January cold in Alton?

The high-temperature, in January, in Alton, records 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Alton?

In Alton, Indiana, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in Alton in January?

In Alton, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Alton?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Alton, Indiana. Snow falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Alton?

In Alton, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alton have in January?

The average day length in January in Alton, Indiana, is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alton, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alton have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alton?

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 Alton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Alton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Alton, IN

Average temperature in January - Alton, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Alton, IN

Average pressure in January - Alton, IN
  • 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Alton, IN

Average wind speed in January - Alton, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Alton, IN

Average humidity in January - Alton, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Alton, IN

Average rainfall in January - Alton, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in January
Alton, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Alton, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Alton, IN

Average snowfall in January - Alton, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Alton, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Alton, IN
  • 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 May, June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alton, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alton, IN
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Alton, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Alton, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Alton, IN

Average UV index in January - Alton, IN
  • 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
Alton, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Alton, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Alton, IN

Average visibility in January - Alton, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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