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

How is January weather typically in Galesburg? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Galesburg typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Galesburg in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. You can typically expect 8 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 149 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Galesburg. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Galesburg, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Davenport, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 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 Galesburg 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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