January weather forecast
Murphy, ID

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

The ushering in of January brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.6°F (3.1°C), closely mirroring the 36.1°F (2.3°C) of December. An average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is common in Murphy during the nights of January.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Murphy, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Murphy, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Murphy, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

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?

In January, the average relative humidity 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 much does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Murphy have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Murphy?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Murphy, ID

Average temperature in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average pressure in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average wind speed in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average humidity in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average rainfall in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average snowfall in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Murphy, 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 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
Murphy, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average UV index in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Murphy, 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
Murphy, ID

Average visibility in January - Murphy, 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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