January weather forecast
Fort Defiance, AZ

Share

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Fort Defiance, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In Fort Defiance, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In January, in Fort Defiance, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Defiance, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.51" (140mm) of snow. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 22.44" (570mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Fort Defiance, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Fort Defiance, in January, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fort Defiance, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Defiance?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Defiance have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average temperature in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average pressure in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average wind speed in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average humidity in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average rainfall in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average snowfall in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average UV index in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Fort Defiance, AZ

Average visibility in January - Fort Defiance, AZ
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

Fort Defiance, Arizona, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location