January weather forecast
Salem, AR

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Salem, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Salem experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Salem, in January, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With its average high temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Salem.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Salem, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Salem, during January, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Salem, the average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Salem, AR

Average temperature in January - Salem, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Salem, AR

Average pressure in January - Salem, 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
Salem, AR

Average wind speed in January - Salem, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Salem, AR

Average humidity in January - Salem, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Salem, AR

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Salem, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salem, AR

Average snowfall in January - Salem, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salem, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, 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 42min).

  • 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
Salem, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Salem, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Salem, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Salem, AR

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

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

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