Murphysboro Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Murphysboro and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Murphysboro weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.3°C 39.7°F
Nightly temperature -6.1°C 21°F
Average temperature -0.9°C 30.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Murphysboro with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Murphysboro

Murphysboro average temperature in January

January rainfall

Murphysboro average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro in January 2024.

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Murphysboro weather stats

Murphysboro weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: January 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 4.1°C 39.4°F
Wettest month: March 122mm 4.8ins
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