Champaign Weather in January

What's the weather like in Champaign (Illinois) in January 2024?

The climate in Champaign during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Champaign and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Champaign weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.1°C 31.7°F
Nightly temperature -9.1°C 15.7°F
Average temperature -4.6°C 23.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 7.4°C 45.2°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Champaign with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Champaign

Champaign average temperature in January

January rainfall

Champaign average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Champaign average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Champaign in January 2024.

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Champaign weather stats

Champaign weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: February 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.4°C 31.3°F
Wettest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
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