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

How does the January weather in Bloomington compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Bloomington includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 0°C, cooling off to about -9°C at night. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Bloomington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 149 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bloomington. August 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 Bloomington climate page with graphs.

 

Bloomington, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Peoria, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 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?

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.

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

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