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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Wheeling this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Wheeling typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -9°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Wheeling in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow.

Average sunshine

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

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

 

Wheeling, 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 (16 KM, 10 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 Wheeling 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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