January weather forecast
Forrest City, AR

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Weather in January

The month of January signals the start of a new year and brings with it some of the coldest temperatures in Forrest City, Arkansas, USA. With noticeable snowfall of 0.16" (4mm) and a chilling average low temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), there is a definite winter vibe in the air. People bundle up in layers to brave the outdoors as the days remain relatively cloudy, with cloud coverage reaching up to 43%. January winds are brisk, creating an even colder feel on some days. While Forrest City experiences a fair share of cloudy skies, breaks in this cloudy cover allow for an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Temperature

Forrest City's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forrest City, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forrest City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forrest City, in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forrest City, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Forrest City, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

In Forrest City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Forrest City?

Forrest City, Arkansas, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Forrest City in January?

Forrest City in January has an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Forrest City?

In January, the average relative humidity in Forrest City, Arkansas, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Forrest City in January?

In January, in Forrest City, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Forrest City in January?

In Forrest City, during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forrest City have in January?

In January, the average day length in Forrest City is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Forrest City?

On the first day of January in Forrest City, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Forrest City?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in January in Forrest City?

In Forrest City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
50.9°F 10.5°C
46.9°F 8.3°C
51.4°F 10.8°C
Average low temperature
38.3°F 3.5°C
34.2°F 1.2°C
37.6°F 3.1°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
8.6mph 13.8km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
9.3mph 15km/h
10mph 16.1km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
Average wind speed gusts
14mph 22.5km/h
15.2mph 24.5km/h
15.4mph 24.8km/h
Average humidity
77%
75%
77%
Average rainfall
1.46" 37mm
0.98" 25mm
1.57" 40mm
Average rainfall days
8.7
8.7
9.4
Average snowfall
0.12" 3mm
0.16" 4mm
0.31" 8mm
Average snowfall days
0.5
1.3
1.4
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 1min
5h 1min
4h 4min
Average sunshine days
20
19.4
16.7
Average UV index
2
3
3
Average cloud cover
45%
43%
47%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Forrest City, AR

Average temperature in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Forrest City, AR

Average pressure in January - Forrest City, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forrest City, AR

Average wind speed in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Forrest City, AR

Average humidity in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Forrest City, AR

Average rainfall in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Forrest City, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, July and August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forrest City, AR

Average snowfall in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forrest City, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forrest City, AR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forrest City, AR
  • 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forrest City, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Forrest City, AR

Average UV index in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Forrest City, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Forrest City, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Forrest City, AR

Average visibility in January - Forrest City, 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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