January weather in West Chicago, IL
The average temperature in West Chicago in January is 23.3°F (16.1°F–30.5°F). Average precipitation: 1.27 inches.
January is a winter month in West Chicago, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 16m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
30.5°F
Avg Low
16.1°F
Precipitation
1.27 in
Daylight
9h 16m
January records in West Chicago
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 46.9°F (2000) | -11.7°F (2018) | 0.40 in (2005) |
| January 2 | 60.1°F (2000) | -13.9°F (2018) | 0.43 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 57.0°F (1998) | -11.7°F (2014) | 0.85 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 55.0°F (1998) | -13.0°F (1999) | 0.75 in (2007) |
| January 5 | 54.0°F (1998) | -24.0°F (1999) | 0.08 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 61.0°F (2008) | -16.8°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2005) |
| January 7 | 64.9°F (2008) | -15.0°F (1999) | 0.45 in (2019) |
| January 8 | 60.1°F (2026) | -10.8°F (2014) | 0.88 in (2026) |
| January 9 | 60.1°F (2026) | -11.0°F (1999) | 0.53 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 54.0°F (2018) | -6.9°F (2010) | 0.91 in (2020) |
| January 11 | 57.0°F (2018) | -5.1°F (1999) | 0.28 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 60.1°F (2005) | 1.2°F (2016) | 0.74 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 51.1°F (2026) | -5.8°F (2009) | 0.43 in (2006) |
| January 14 | 41.0°F (2026) | -12.8°F (2024) | 0.34 in (2007) |
| January 15 | 44.1°F (2023) | -16.8°F (2009) | 0.12 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 51.1°F (2023) | -21.8°F (2009) | 0.75 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 48.0°F (2023) | -3.8°F (2018) | 0.45 in (1999) |
| January 18 | 42.1°F (2013) | -4.9°F (2016) | 0.33 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 55.0°F (2006) | -4.9°F (2008) | 0.28 in (2000) |
| January 20 | 45.0°F (2017) | -6.9°F (2008) | 0.31 in (2006) |
| January 21 | 59.0°F (2017) | -8.9°F (2025) | 0.76 in (1999) |
| January 22 | 54.0°F (2018) | -2.7°F (2013) | 0.83 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 46.0°F (2002) | -11.9°F (2026) | 0.73 in (1999) |
| January 24 | 45.0°F (2010) | -9.9°F (2000) | 0.44 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 48.0°F (2002) | -10.8°F (2008) | 0.21 in (2024) |
| January 26 | 53.1°F (2002) | -16.8°F (2019) | 0.35 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 57.9°F (2002) | -13.9°F (2019) | 0.44 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 52.0°F (2002) | -13.9°F (2014) | 0.53 in (2006) |
| January 29 | 62.1°F (2013) | -11.7°F (2019) | 1.34 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 57.9°F (1999) | -23.8°F (2019) | 0.34 in (2025) |
| January 31 | 55.9°F (2012) | -28.8°F (2019) | 0.92 in (2025) |