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

How is January weather typically in Sparta? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sparta includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Sparta in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 56 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 8 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 163 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 Sparta. September and October 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 Sparta climate page with graphs.

 

Sparta, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 163 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 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?

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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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