January weather forecast
Mountain Home, ID

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Weather in January

January in Mountain Home, Idaho, USA is characterized by cold temperatures and a high relative humidity of 76%. The average high is 37.6°F (3.1°C) while the low dips to 26.8°F (-2.9°C). January also marks the peak of the snowfall season, with a significant 3.46" (88mm) observed this month and snowfall occurring on average 5.7 days. As the year begins, the chilly winter weather persists, getting slightly colder in comparison to December. Expect shorter daylight hours, hinting at long, cozy winter nights indoors.

Temperature

As Mountain Home welcomes January, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still cold 37.6°F (3.1°C), showing little deviation from December's 36.9°F (2.7°C). Mountain Home's average low-temperature for the month of January records at a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Mountain Home, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mountain Home, there are 82.3 rainfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mountain Home, in January, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.6 snowfall days, and 11.02" (280mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Mountain Home, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Mountain Home, the average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

Mountain Home in January has an average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Mountain Home, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mountain Home, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mountain Home have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain Home have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Mountain Home, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mountain Home, ID

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average pressure in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average wind speed in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average humidity in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (25%).

Average rainfall in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average rainfall in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average snowfall in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.1 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
Mountain Home, ID

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mountain Home, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average UV index in January - Mountain Home, 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
Mountain Home, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Mountain Home, ID

Average visibility in January - Mountain Home, 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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