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

What does the weather outlook for Litchfield look like in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Litchfield generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 3°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -6°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Litchfield in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Litchfield. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Litchfield, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 160 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (69 KM, 43 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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