January weather forecast
Central, ID

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Central, Idaho, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.2°F (-12.1°C) and max 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Central experiences a transition to a still freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of January, not greatly differing from December's 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Central experiences an average low-temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C) in the month of January.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Central, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Central, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.3 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.9 days and accumulates 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Central, the average high-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 17.9 days and typically aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Central, in January, during 17.9 snowfall days, 14.41" (366mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Central have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Central have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Central, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Central, ID

Average temperature in January - Central, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Central, ID

Average pressure in January - Central, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.3"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Central, ID

Average wind speed in January - Central, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Central, ID

Average humidity in January - Central, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Central, ID

Average rainfall in January - Central, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Central, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Central, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Central, ID

Average snowfall in January - Central, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 14.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Central, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Central, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Central, ID

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Central, ID
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Central, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Central, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Central, ID

Average UV index in January - Central, ID
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Central, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Central, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Central, ID

Average visibility in January - Central, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).

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