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

What can you expect from the weather in Woodstock during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Woodstock generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Woodstock in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 40 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 133 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Woodstock, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 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 Woodstock in January?

Visitors traveling to Woodstock 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 in January.

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

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