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Crystal Lake weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Crystal Lake in January? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Crystal Lake typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -1°C. At night, it falls to around -11°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Crystal Lake in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

 

Crystal Lake, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 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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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 Crystal Lake 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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