January weather forecast
Greenwood, MS

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Weather in January

Greenwood, Mississippi experiences a mild winter in January. The lowest temperatures of the year can be expected, dropping to 36.9°F (2.7°C), somewhat lower in comparison to February's average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C). Cold evenings coupled with the high relative humidity of 77%, indicate the presence of moisture in the air. There’s also a light dusting of snowfall, covering the city in a thin white layer. These chilly conditions gradually fare better as February approaches.

Temperature

Greenwood records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greenwood, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, in Greenwood, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout January, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. In Greenwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.5 days and aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Greenwood, January, temperatures average a high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature during January is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Greenwood, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Greenwood, in January, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Greenwood have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenwood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Greenwood is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Greenwood, MS

Average temperature in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.9°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 (36.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Greenwood, MS

Average pressure in January - Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, MS

Average wind speed in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Greenwood, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Greenwood, MS

Average rainfall in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Greenwood, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Greenwood, MS

Average snowfall in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Greenwood, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Greenwood, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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 0min

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
Greenwood, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Greenwood, MS

Average UV index in January - Greenwood, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Greenwood, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Greenwood, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Greenwood, MS

Average visibility in January - Greenwood, 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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