January weather forecast
Basic, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Basic, Mississippi, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Basic, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Basic are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Basic's January weather reaches an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), making it the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Basic, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in Basic in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Basic, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Basic have in January?

In Basic, Mississippi, the average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Basic, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Basic, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Basic, MS

Average temperature in January - Basic, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Basic, MS

Average pressure in January - Basic, MS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Basic, MS

Average wind speed in January - Basic, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Basic, MS

Average humidity in January - Basic, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Basic, MS

Average rainfall in January - Basic, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Basic, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Basic, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Basic, MS

Average snowfall in January - Basic, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Basic, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Basic, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Basic, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Basic, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Basic, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Basic, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Basic, MS

Average UV index in January - Basic, MS
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Basic, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Basic, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Basic, MS

Average visibility in January - Basic, MS
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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