January weather forecast
Ames, AR

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Ames, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

In Ames, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ames, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and November. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ames, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C), is the coldest month.

What are January temperatures?

In Ames, in January, the average high-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ames, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows in Ames. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ames have in January?

In January, the average day length in Ames is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ames?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ames, AR

Average temperature in January - Ames, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Ames, AR

Average pressure in January - Ames, AR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ames, AR

Average wind speed in January - Ames, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Ames, AR

Average humidity in January - Ames, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Ames, AR

Average rainfall in January - Ames, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Ames, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Ames, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ames, AR

Average snowfall in January - Ames, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ames, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Ames, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ames, AR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ames, AR
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ames, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Ames, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Ames, AR

Average UV index in January - Ames, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Ames, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Ames, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Ames, AR

Average visibility in January - Ames, AR
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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