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

Is McHenry a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in McHenry typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -2°C, cooling down at night to around -11°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

McHenry in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit McHenry. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

McHenry, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 38 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 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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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 McHenry 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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