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

Interested in knowing the climate of Elmhurst in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Elmhurst includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -0°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -9°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Elmhurst in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 133 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Elmhurst, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 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 (9 KM, 6 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?

Visitors traveling to Elmhurst 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
Outdoor sports
1/10

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