January weather forecast
Malta, ID

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Malta, Idaho, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Malta's shift into January is marked by a subtle change to a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) from December's 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in temperature. Malta experiences a consistent average temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) throughout the nights in January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month in Malta.

Rainfall

In Malta, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Malta, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Malta, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Malta, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Malta, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 9.21" (234mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Malta, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Malta?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Malta, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Malta, ID

Average pressure in January - Malta, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.29"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Malta, ID

Average wind speed in January - Malta, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Malta, ID

Average humidity in January - Malta, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in January
Malta, ID

Average rainfall in January - Malta, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Malta, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Malta, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Malta, ID

Average snowfall in January - Malta, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Malta, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Malta, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Malta, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Malta, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Malta, ID

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Malta, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Malta, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Malta, ID

Average visibility in January - Malta, 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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