January weather forecast
Independence, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Independence, Mississippi, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Independence, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Independence, Mississippi, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Independence, Mississippi, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

What are January temperatures?

In Independence, in January, the average high-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Independence?

In Independence, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Independence, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Independence?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Independence, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Independence, MS

Average temperature in January - Independence, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Independence, MS

Average pressure in January - Independence, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Independence, MS

Average wind speed in January - Independence, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Independence, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Independence, MS

Average rainfall in January - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Independence, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Independence, MS

Average snowfall in January - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Independence, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Independence, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Independence, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Independence, MS

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Independence, MS

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

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

Average visibility in January
Independence, MS

Average visibility in January - Independence, 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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