January weather forecast
Light, AR

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Weather in January

January brings the lowest temperatures of the year to Light, Arkansas, with highs meandering around 44.4°F (6.9°C) and lows dipping to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The start of the year witnesses a transitional phase from the cold winter to the onset of early spring. The increased humidity, coupled with the cold temperatures, can sometimes lead to frosty mornings. Significant snowfall is rare, making the landscape barren yet peacefully quiet. The amount of daylight begins to increase gradually, signaling the departure of the short winter days.

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Light, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Light, in January, during 2 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.7 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, in Light, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Light, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Light, January, temperatures average a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Is it cold during January?

Light in January has an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Light, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Light, during January, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Light have in January?

In Light, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Light?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Light, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Light, AR

Average temperature in January - Light, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.4°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 (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Light, AR

Average pressure in January - Light, 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
Light, AR

Average wind speed in January - Light, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Light, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Light, AR

Average rainfall in January - Light, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Light, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Light, AR

Average snowfall in January - Light, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Light, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Light, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Light, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Light, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Light, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Light, AR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Light, AR

Average visibility in January - Light, 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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