January weather forecast
South Elgin, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in South Elgin, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In South Elgin, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.2 days and collects up to 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 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 are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
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 Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in South Elgin?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is January in South Elgin?

In South Elgin, 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in South Elgin?

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in South Elgin?

The average relative humidity in January in South Elgin, Illinois, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in South Elgin?

In South Elgin, Illinois, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in South Elgin?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in South Elgin in January?

In South Elgin, Illinois, in January, during 12.9 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does South Elgin have in January?

In January, the average day length in South Elgin, Illinois, is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in South Elgin?

On the first day of January in South Elgin, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in South Elgin?

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

How many hours of sunshine does South Elgin have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in South Elgin, Illinois, is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South Elgin?

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

How high is the UV index in January in South Elgin?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in South Elgin is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
South Elgin, IL

Average temperature in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
South Elgin, IL

Average pressure in January - South Elgin, 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
South Elgin, IL

Average wind speed in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
South Elgin, IL

Average humidity in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
South Elgin, IL

Average rainfall in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in January
South Elgin, IL

Average rainfall days in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
South Elgin, IL

Average snowfall in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
South Elgin, IL

Average snowfall days in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 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
South Elgin, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Elgin, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
South Elgin, IL

Average sunshine days in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
South Elgin, IL

Average UV index in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
South Elgin, IL

Average cloud cover in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
South Elgin, IL

Average visibility in January - South Elgin, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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