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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Aurora, Illinois, United States in January

In an average January, Aurora sees a daily high around 28°F and a low around 12°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high28°F
Typical high range13°F to 40°F
Average low12°F
Typical low range-6°F to 28°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 62°F 1997-01-04
Lowest -14°F 2019-01-30

Low

Highest 41°F 2013-01-29
Lowest -38°F 1982-01-17

Feels-like

Highest 31°F 2013-01-29
Lowest -78°F 1982-01-10

Humidity

Highest 9.4 g/m³ 2013-01-29
Lowest 0.4 g/m³ 1982-01-10

Wind

Highest 38 mph 2008-01-29
Lowest 4 mph 2005-01-31

Precip

Wettest 3.75 in 2005
Driest 0.12 in 1981

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