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

How's the weather trend in Peoria as January approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Peoria usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 1°C. At night, it falls to around -9°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Peoria in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 149 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 Peoria. August and September typically offer 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 Peoria climate page with graphs.

 

Peoria, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

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

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