January weather forecast
Canton, MS

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Weather in January

January in Canton, Mississippi, demonstrates the crispness of winter, with cooler temperatures and a relatively high humidity. Cold days are accompanied by an average high temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C). Compared to December, the weather starts to improve slightly. However, one should expect some amount of rainfall as the year begins. Although there are fewer daylight hours, it is vital to carry UV protection due to the UV index being three.

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Canton, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canton, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 40.55" (1030mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Canton, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Canton, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Canton, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Canton, in January, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Canton, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in January?

In Canton, the average day length in January is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Canton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Canton?

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Canton, MS

Average temperature in January - Canton, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Canton, MS

Average pressure in January - Canton, 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
Canton, MS

Average wind speed in January - Canton, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Canton, MS

Average humidity in January - Canton, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Canton, MS

Average rainfall in January - Canton, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Canton, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Canton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canton, MS

Average snowfall in January - Canton, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canton, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Canton, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Canton, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Canton, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Canton, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Canton, MS

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Canton, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Canton, MS

Average visibility in January - Canton, MS
  • 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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