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Oak Lawn weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Oak Lawn in January? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Oak Lawn typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 0°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -8°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Oak Lawn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. On average, there are about 11 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 133 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 Oak Lawn. 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 Oak Lawn climate page with graphs.

 

Oak Lawn, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 20 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?

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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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