January weather forecast
Williamstown, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Williamstown, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Williamstown's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Williamstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.3 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Williamstown, Indiana, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Williamstown, 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 the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature readings in Williamstown reach their annual highs in January, averaging 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a minimum average of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Williamstown, in January, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Williamstown, Indiana, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Williamstown, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Williamstown have in January?

In Williamstown, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Williamstown, IN

Average temperature in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Williamstown, IN

Average pressure in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Williamstown, IN

Average wind speed in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Williamstown, IN

Average humidity in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Williamstown, IN

Average rainfall in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Williamstown, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Williamstown, IN

Average snowfall in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Williamstown, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Williamstown, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Williamstown, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Williamstown, IN

Average UV index in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Williamstown, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Williamstown, IN

Average visibility in January - Williamstown, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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