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

Curious about the climate in Freeport this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Freeport typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -12°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Freeport in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 31 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snowfall.

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 Freeport. May and September typically offer 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 Freeport climate page with graphs.

 

Freeport, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galena, the United States of America (67 KM, 42 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Freeport 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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