January weather forecast
River Forest, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in River Forest, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in River Forest, Illinois, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In River Forest, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in River Forest, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in River Forest, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In River Forest, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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 in River Forest.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in River Forest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C), is the coldest month in River Forest.

How cold is January in River Forest?

The high-temperature, in January, in River Forest, records 28.9°F (-1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the most humid month in River Forest?

January is the most humid month in River Forest, Illinois, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in River Forest?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

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

In January, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in River Forest?

In River Forest, during January, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in River Forest, Illinois, is 9h and 33min.

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

On the first day of January in River Forest, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in River Forest?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in River Forest is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
River Forest, IL

Average temperature in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
River Forest, IL

Average pressure in January - River 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
River Forest, IL

Average wind speed in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
River Forest, IL

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

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

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Average rainfall in January
River Forest, IL

Average rainfall in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
River Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
River Forest, IL

Average snowfall in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
River Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
River Forest, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - River Forest, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
River Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in January - River Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
River Forest, IL

Average UV index in January - River Forest, 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
River Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in January - River 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 27).

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Average visibility in January
River Forest, IL

Average visibility in January - River 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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