January weather forecast
Garden City, ID

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Weather in January

January in Garden City, Idaho, USA presents frosty winter conditions, with the lowest temperatures in the entire year. The month is characterized by a relative humidity of 80%, mixed with low temperatures, which contributes to the chill factor. Snowfall with an average of 6.54" (166mm) is witnessed, significantly higher compared to other months, contributing to the general cold conditions. Garden City residents brace for a shorter day, with daylight stretching only for around 9.4 hours. An average wind moving at 5.2mph (8.4km/h) adds to the general frigid winter conditions.

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a still cold 35.2°F (1.8°C), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Garden City observes an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Garden City, in January, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated. In Garden City, Idaho, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.4 days and aggregates up to 21.3" (541mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Garden City, records 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Garden City, in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in January?

In Garden City, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Garden City, ID

Average temperature in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Garden City, ID

Average pressure in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Garden City, ID

Average wind speed in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Garden City, ID

Average humidity in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Garden City, ID

Average rainfall in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Garden City, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Garden City, ID

Average snowfall in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Garden City, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Garden City, ID

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Garden City, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Garden City, ID

Average UV index in January - Garden City, ID
  • 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Garden City, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Garden City, ID

Average visibility in January - Garden City, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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