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Prospect Heights weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Prospect Heights for January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Prospect Heights typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -1°C. At night, it falls to around -9°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Prospect Heights in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. On average, there are about 10 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 133 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Prospect Heights. 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 Prospect Heights climate page with graphs.

 

Prospect Heights, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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 Prospect Heights 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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