Altamont weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Altamont this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Altamont tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -7°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Altamont in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of snow/rain this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Altamont. September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altamont climate page with graphs.

 

Altamont, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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