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Arlington Heights weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

How does the weather in Arlington Heights usually fare in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Arlington Heights typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -9°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Arlington Heights in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Arlington Heights, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Arlington Heights should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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