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

Interested in knowing the climate of DeKalb in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in DeKalb generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

DeKalb in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

With about 133 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 DeKalb. 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 DeKalb climate page with graphs.

 

DeKalb, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 DeKalb 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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