January weather forecast
Meridian, MS

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Weather in January

Meridian, Mississippi ushers in the year with January bearing cooler temperatures, especially in comparison to the upcoming spring months. During this period, the city experiences an increased level of humidity contributing to the overall coolness. January weather is often synonymous with cloudy skies. While snowfall in January is rare, it occasionally sees 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated snow. Despite the cooler weather and shorter daylight hours, the beginning of the year is a quaint period of respite before the influx of the warmer season.

Temperature

January stands out as Meridian's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Meridian, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Meridian, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Meridian, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In Meridian, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Meridian, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

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 moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in January leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Meridian's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

What are the temperatures in January?

In January, in Meridian, the average high-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Meridian, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Meridian, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Meridian, in January, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Meridian, the average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Meridian?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Meridian have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability 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
Meridian, MS

Average temperature in January - Meridian, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Meridian, MS

Average pressure in January - Meridian, 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
Meridian, MS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Meridian, MS

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Meridian, MS

Average rainfall in January - Meridian, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Meridian, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Meridian, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Meridian, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Meridian, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Meridian, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Meridian, MS

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Meridian, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Meridian, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Meridian, MS

Average UV index in January - Meridian, 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
Meridian, MS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Meridian, MS

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

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

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