January weather forecast
Iuka, MS

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Weather in January

January ushers in the year with considerably lower temperatures in Iuka, especially when comparing it to forthcoming Mississippi temperatures. A steady increase in daylight can be observed when moving from the bleak winter days. An increase in wind speed is also observed, escalating the cold winter chill. The palpable humidity coupled with precipitation brings about regular rainfall. A unique climatological trait for January is the occurrence of snowfall, observing approximately 0.2" (5mm) of snow spread over 2.1 days.

Temperature

Iuka's January weather, with an average high temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average low temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Iuka, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Iuka. In Iuka, Mississippi, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Iuka, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.1 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Iuka is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Iuka, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Iuka is 4.9h.

UV index

In Iuka, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Iuka?

Iuka's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the usual temperature for Iuka in January?

In Iuka, in January, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Iuka?

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

How much does it rain in Iuka in January?

In Iuka, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Iuka in January?

In Iuka, Mississippi, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Iuka?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Iuka?

In Iuka, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Iuka?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Iuka is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk 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
Iuka, MS

Average temperature in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Iuka, MS

Average pressure in January - Iuka, 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
Iuka, MS

Average wind speed in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Iuka, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Iuka, MS

Average rainfall in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Iuka, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Iuka, MS

Average snowfall in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Iuka, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.1 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
Iuka, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Iuka, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Iuka, MS

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Iuka, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Iuka, MS

Average visibility in January - Iuka, MS
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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