January weather forecast
Oak Forest, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Oak Forest, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and min 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

January is Oak Forest's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Oak Forest, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Oak Forest are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Oak Forest, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oak Forest are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Oak Forest?

January is the coldest month in Oak Forest, Illinois, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January in Oak Forest?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Oak Forest, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Oak Forest?

The average relative humidity in January in Oak Forest is 82%.

What is the driest month in Oak Forest?

The months with the least rainfall in Oak Forest, Illinois, are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Oak Forest?

In Oak Forest, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Oak Forest?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Oak Forest, Illinois. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Oak Forest in January?

In Oak Forest, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Oak Forest?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Oak Forest?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oak Forest, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Oak Forest?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Oak Forest have in January?

In Oak Forest, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oak Forest?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Oak Forest?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Oak Forest is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average temperature in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average pressure in January - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average wind speed in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average humidity in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average UV index in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Oak Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average visibility in January - Oak Forest, 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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