January weather forecast
Elkins, AR

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elkins, Arkansas, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

In Elkins, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Elkins, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elkins are January through May, November and December. In Elkins, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elkins, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elkins, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Elkins is January, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Elkins?

In Elkins, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

How cold is January in Elkins?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elkins, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elkins, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elkins, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Elkins, Arkansas, the average day length in January is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elkins?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elkins?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkins have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Elkins, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elkins, AR

Average temperature in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkins, AR

Average pressure in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elkins, AR

Average wind speed in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkins, AR

Average humidity in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkins, AR

Average rainfall in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkins, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkins, AR

Average snowfall in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkins, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkins, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkins, AR

Average UV index in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elkins, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Elkins, AR

Average visibility in January - Elkins, AR
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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