January weather in Knoxville, IL
The average temperature in Knoxville in January is 23.0°F (14.3°F–31.6°F). Average precipitation: 2.09 inches. Average snowfall is 6.4 inches.
January is a winter month in Knoxville, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 22m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
31.6°F
Avg Low
14.3°F
Precipitation
2.09 in
Snow
6.4 in
January records in Knoxville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 55.0°F (2011) | -18.9°F (2018) | 0.95 in (2019) |
| January 2 | 54.0°F (2006) | -18.0°F (2018) | 1.28 in (2005) |
| January 3 | 53.1°F (2006) | -14.1°F (2018) | 0.80 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 60.1°F (2023) | -11.9°F (2018) | 0.48 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 48.9°F (2007) | -9.9°F (2018) | 1.10 in (2007) |
| January 6 | 57.9°F (2012) | -16.1°F (2014) | 0.58 in (2005) |
| January 7 | 63.0°F (2008) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.39 in (2019) |
| January 8 | 63.0°F (2008) | -11.0°F (2015) | 0.72 in (2008) |
| January 9 | 59.0°F (2026) | -13.0°F (2010) | 0.75 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 55.0°F (2020) | -15.0°F (2010) | 0.45 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 55.9°F (2012) | -14.1°F (2010) | 1.42 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 55.9°F (2012) | 6.1°F (2016) | 1.00 in (2024) |
| January 13 | 57.0°F (2006) | -5.1°F (2015) | 0.88 in (2005) |
| January 14 | 46.9°F (2026) | -17.0°F (2024) | 0.27 in (2009) |
| January 15 | 48.0°F (2016) | -20.9°F (2009) | 0.49 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 46.0°F (2023) | -25.1°F (2009) | 0.09 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 55.0°F (2023) | -23.1°F (2009) | 1.21 in (2017) |
| January 18 | 51.1°F (2025) | -5.1°F (2016) | 0.89 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 48.0°F (2013) | -5.1°F (2008) | 0.58 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 60.1°F (2006) | -9.9°F (2024) | 0.15 in (2016) |
| January 21 | 46.0°F (2018) | -14.1°F (2024) | 0.98 in (2006) |
| January 22 | 54.0°F (2017) | -9.9°F (2025) | 0.43 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 55.9°F (2018) | -11.0°F (2026) | 0.75 in (2019) |
| January 24 | 44.1°F (2010) | -11.0°F (2008) | 0.92 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 45.0°F (2015) | -11.9°F (2008) | 0.35 in (2023) |
| January 26 | 50.0°F (2018) | -17.0°F (2019) | 0.52 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 54.0°F (2018) | -8.0°F (2019) | 0.18 in (2004) |
| January 28 | 54.0°F (2006) | -8.0°F (2014) | 0.35 in (2013) |
| January 29 | 59.0°F (2013) | -7.1°F (2014) | 1.71 in (2006) |
| January 30 | 62.1°F (2013) | -22.0°F (2019) | 1.35 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 59.0°F (2012) | -27.0°F (2019) | 1.23 in (2002) |