January weather forecast
Idaho City, ID

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Weather in January

January is a cold month in Idaho City, marking the onset of winter. Low temperatures reaching 19.8°F (-6.8°C) coupled with high ones barely scraping 32.5°F (0.3°C) emphasize the season's bite. Snowfall quite dominates the precipitation scene, transforming the city into a winter wonderland, while the daylight lasts for a very limited time, hinting at the lengthy nights typical of this period. The relative scarcity of sunshine, amounting to 5.3 hours per day on average indicates that many a day in January dawns somber and overcast.

Temperature

The commencement of January brings an average high-temperature of a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from December. In January, Idaho City records an average nighttime temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Idaho City, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Idaho City, Idaho, there are 103.4 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

In Idaho City, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Idaho City during January are 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Idaho City?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Idaho City?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Idaho City, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Idaho City is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Idaho City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Idaho City, ID

Average temperature in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Idaho City, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Idaho City, ID

Average wind speed in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Idaho City, ID

Average humidity in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (33%).

Average rainfall in January
Idaho City, ID

Average rainfall in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Idaho City, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Idaho City, ID

Average snowfall in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 20.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (20.59").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Idaho City, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Idaho 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 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Idaho City, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Idaho City, ID

Average UV index in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Idaho City, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Idaho City, ID

Average visibility in January - Idaho City, 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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