January weather forecast
Dakota, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dakota, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Dakota, in January, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dakota, Illinois, there are 138 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Dakota. January is the month with the most snowfall in Dakota, Illinois. Snow falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Dakota, Illinois, is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Dakota, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dakota are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Dakota?

January, recording an average high temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), is Dakota's coldest month.

How cold is it in Dakota in January?

Dakota in January has an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Dakota?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Dakota, Illinois.

What is the average humidity in January in Dakota?

In Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Dakota?

In Dakota, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dakota?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Dakota?

In January, in Dakota, Illinois, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Dakota, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dakota?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dakota, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dakota?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Dakota, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Dakota?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Dakota?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Dakota is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dakota, IL

Average temperature in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dakota, IL

Average pressure in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Dakota, IL

Average wind speed in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dakota, IL

Average humidity in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Dakota, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dakota, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dakota, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dakota, IL

Average UV index in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dakota, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Dakota, IL

Average visibility in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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