January weather forecast
Fairfield, ID

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fairfield, Idaho, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and max 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Fairfield records a slight change with January's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) from December's 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Throughout January, Fairfield experiences a low-temperature average of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.4 days and collects up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.1 snowfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fairfield, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fairfield, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in January?

In Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fairfield is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fairfield, ID

Average temperature in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfield, ID

Average pressure in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.28"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfield, ID

Average wind speed in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfield, ID

Average humidity in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (32%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, ID

Average rainfall in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, ID

Average snowfall in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfield, ID

Average UV index in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fairfield, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Fairfield, ID

Average visibility in January - Fairfield, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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