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

How is January weather typically in Oswego? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Oswego usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Oswego in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

With about 133 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oswego. 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 Oswego climate page with graphs.

 

Oswego, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 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 Oswego 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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