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)

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