January weather forecast
Sanford, FL

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Boats docked along the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida
Boats docked along the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another enjoyable winter month in Sanford, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

Sanford notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and a low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Sanford's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and an average low temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

What is the usual temperature for Sanford in January?

During January, Sanford experiences an average high-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and a low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sanford, FL

Average temperature in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sanford, FL

Average pressure in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sanford, FL

Average wind speed in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Sanford, FL

Average humidity in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sanford, FL

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sanford, FL

Average snowfall in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, FL

Average snowfall days in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sanford, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sanford, FL

Average UV index in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Sanford, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Sanford, FL

Average visibility in January - Sanford, FL
  • 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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