January weather forecast
Columbia, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Columbia, Mississippi, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, in Columbia, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Columbia, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbia. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What are January temperatures in Columbia?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Columbia are 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Columbia?

The average relative humidity in January in Columbia, Mississippi, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Columbia?

In Columbia, during January, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Columbia in January?

In Columbia, Mississippi, in January, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in January?

The average day length in January in Columbia, Mississippi, is 10h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbia?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Columbia is 5.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Columbia?

In Columbia, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Columbia, MS

Average temperature in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbia, MS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Columbia, MS

Average wind speed in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbia, MS

Average humidity in January - Columbia, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbia, MS

Average rainfall in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbia, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbia, MS

Average UV index in January - Columbia, 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
Columbia, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

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

Average visibility in January
Columbia, MS

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

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

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