January in Effingham is the snowiest, the windiest, and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Effingham is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 1 degree above zero. On average, Effingham has 12 cloudy, 7 sunny, 5 snowy, 5 partly cloudy, and 2 rainy days in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Effingham.