January weather forecast
Mississippi, USA

January is the coldest month of the year in Mississippi, with temperatures often reaching their lowest points. In the northern region of the state, the average low temperature can drop to 27°F (-2.8°C), while the southern parts generally experience milder conditions. This month does not typically see temperatures below freezing for more than ten days along the coast.

The weather is influenced by polar and subtropical jet streams, subjecting the state to both cold continental and warmer tropical air. Occasionally, the state may be impacted by the Siberian Express, bringing bitterly cold weather. Snowfall and sleet can occur during January, particularly in the northern region, which receives the highest amount of snow. However, the cold spells are usually short-lived, rarely lasting over four days.

Comparatively, the transition from December to January doesn't bring a significant shift in temperatures but marks the continuation of the winter season. On the other hand, moving into February, the state begins to witness a slight increase in temperatures, signaling the upcoming end of winter.

Notable cities, including Holly Springs and Corinth, have recorded extreme temperatures in the past. Corinth, situated in the northeast, has seen the lowest temperature of -19°F (-28.3°C) in 1966.

In terms of precipitation, January sees a fair amount of rainfall, but it doesn't reach the maximum values observed in other months. The month is characterized by a mix of rain, snow, and sleet, contributing to the varied weather conditions across the state.

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• Jackson - January »
  The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Jackson, Mississippi, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Gulfport - January »
  With an average ocean temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C), January is the month with the coldest seawater in Gulfport, Mississippi. Gulfport's January weather, with an average high temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low temperature of 46°F (7.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Southaven - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Southaven are January and February, with an average 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Southaven are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Hattiesburg - January »
  In Hattiesburg during January, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. With its high average temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
• Biloxi - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Biloxi is January, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. The month with the coldest seawater in Biloxi is January, with an average ocean temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C).
• Meridian - January »
  Meridian, Mississippi ushers in the year with January bearing cooler temperatures, especially in comparison to the upcoming spring months. In January, in Meridian the rain falls for 10.1 days.
• Tupelo - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Tupelo are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. In Tupelo during January, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.
• Greenville - January »
  In Greenville during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. On the first day of January in Greenville, Mississippi, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm.
• Olive Branch - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is January, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Olive Branch during January, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.
• Horn Lake - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Horn Lake is January, when the rain falls for 9.8 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Horn Lake is January, when the rain falls for 9.8 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.
• Clinton - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Clinton is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. On the first day of January in Clinton sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm.
• Pearl - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Pearl is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Pearl, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.