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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Countryside during January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Countryside typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 0°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -8°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Countryside in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. You can typically expect 11 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 133 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Countryside. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Countryside, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 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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