January weather in Athens, IL
The average temperature in Athens in January is 26.0°F (17.5°F–34.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.20 inches.
January is a winter month in Athens, and is cooler than the annual average of 52°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 28m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
34.5°F
Avg Low
17.5°F
Precipitation
2.20 in
Daylight
9h 28m
January records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 64.9°F (2005) | 3.9°F (2001) | 0.82 in (2019) |
| January 2 | 60.1°F (2006) | -7.1°F (2001) | 0.61 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 69.1°F (2004) | -7.1°F (2001) | 0.35 in (2005) |
| January 4 | 53.1°F (2009) | -5.1°F (2010) | 0.84 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 48.9°F (2007) | -2.9°F (2010) | 0.85 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 55.0°F (2008) | -2.0°F (2010) | 0.60 in (2005) |
| January 7 | 66.9°F (2008) | 0.0°F (2010) | 0.23 in (2010) |
| January 8 | 70.0°F (2008) | 8.1°F (2010) | 3.72 in (2008) |
| January 9 | 61.0°F (2006) | -2.0°F (2010) | 0.48 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 55.9°F (2002) | -11.9°F (2010) | 0.28 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 55.9°F (2000) | -11.9°F (2010) | 2.70 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 53.1°F (2007) | 7.0°F (2003) | 0.56 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 66.0°F (2005) | 8.1°F (2003) | 1.68 in (2005) |
| January 14 | 46.9°F (2002) | 3.0°F (2005) | 0.27 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 46.0°F (2010) | -11.0°F (2009) | 0.65 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 55.9°F (2000) | -13.0°F (2009) | 0.17 in (2021) |
| January 17 | 55.9°F (2006) | -11.9°F (2009) | 0.23 in (2019) |
| January 18 | 41.0°F (2004) | -0.9°F (2003) | 0.94 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 43.0°F (2006) | 0.0°F (2005) | 0.64 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 62.1°F (2006) | -0.9°F (2008) | 0.22 in (2016) |
| January 21 | 39.9°F (2006) | -0.9°F (2008) | 0.40 in (2006) |
| January 22 | 48.0°F (2002) | 1.0°F (2000) | 0.37 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 55.9°F (2002) | -2.9°F (2003) | 0.95 in (2019) |
| January 24 | 64.0°F (2002) | -4.0°F (2003) | 0.58 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 48.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.24 in (2023) |
| January 26 | 55.0°F (2005) | 1.9°F (2008) | 0.79 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 59.0°F (2002) | -7.1°F (2003) | 0.10 in (2004) |
| January 28 | 62.1°F (2002) | -0.9°F (2004) | 0.18 in (2024) |
| January 29 | 66.0°F (2002) | -2.0°F (2004) | 1.37 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 64.9°F (2008) | -7.1°F (2004) | 0.97 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 39.9°F (2003) | -14.1°F (2004) | 2.16 in (2002) |