January weather forecast
Murtaugh, ID

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Murtaugh, Idaho, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

As December turns into January, the average high-temperatures rest at a still icy 35.1°F (1.7°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. January nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.2 rainfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, June, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Murtaugh, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Murtaugh, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In Murtaugh, 35.1°F (1.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, 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 6 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Murtaugh, during January, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Murtaugh, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average temperature in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average pressure in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.28"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average wind speed in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and August (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average humidity in January - Murtaugh, 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
Murtaugh, ID

Average rainfall in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average snowfall in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average UV index in January - Murtaugh, 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
Murtaugh, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Murtaugh, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

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

Average visibility in January
Murtaugh, ID

Average visibility in January - Murtaugh, 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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