January weather forecast
Melba, ID

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Melba, Idaho, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

January's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C), slightly varied from December's 36.1°F (2.3°C). Melba's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the nights of January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Melba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Melba, Idaho, in January, during 5.7 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In Melba, 37.6°F (3.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Melba, during January, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Melba have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Melba have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Melba, ID

Average temperature in January - Melba, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Melba, ID

Average pressure in January - Melba, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melba, ID

Average wind speed in January - Melba, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Melba, ID

Average humidity in January - Melba, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (29%).

Average rainfall in January
Melba, ID

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.16").

Average rainfall days in January
Melba, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Melba, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melba, ID

Average snowfall in January - Melba, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melba, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Melba, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melba, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melba, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Melba, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Melba, ID

Average UV index in January - Melba, 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
Melba, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Melba, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Melba, ID

Average visibility in January - Melba, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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