January weather forecast
Carthage, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Carthage, Mississippi, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 53.2°F (11.8°C) and lows at 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In Carthage, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Carthage, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.9 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) 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 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Carthage, Mississippi, is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Carthage?

In Carthage, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the temperature in January in Carthage?

During January, Carthage experiences an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Carthage?

The average relative humidity in January in Carthage is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Carthage?

In Carthage, Mississippi, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Carthage?

The month with the most snowfall in Carthage, Mississippi, is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Carthage?

In Carthage, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Carthage?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Carthage?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carthage, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carthage have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Carthage?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Carthage?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Carthage is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Carthage, MS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in January
Carthage, MS

Average pressure in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, MS

Average wind speed in January - Carthage, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Carthage, MS

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Carthage, MS

Average rainfall in January - Carthage, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Carthage, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Carthage, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Carthage, MS

Average snowfall in January - Carthage, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Carthage, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Carthage, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Carthage, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Carthage, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Carthage, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Carthage, MS

Average UV index in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Carthage, MS

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

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

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