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

Can you expect sunny skies in Springfield in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Springfield generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -7°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Springfield in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 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. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Springfield. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Springfield climate page with graphs.

 

Springfield, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 160 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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