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

Looking to travel to Skokie in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Skokie typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Skokie in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Skokie, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather 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 Skokie in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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