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

Wondering what the weather is like in Canton during January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Canton usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -9°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Canton in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 149 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

 

Canton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Peoria, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 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
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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