Plainfield Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Plainfield and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

Plainfield weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.6°C 29.2°F
Nightly temperature -11.3°C 11.8°F
Average temperature -6.4°C 20.5°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5.7°C 42.2°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Plainfield with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Plainfield

Plainfield average temperature in January

January rainfall

Plainfield average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Plainfield 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 Plainfield in January 2024.

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Plainfield weather stats

Plainfield weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: February 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -1.8°C 28.8°F
Wettest month: June 105mm 4.1ins
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