January weather forecast
Moorhead, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Moorhead, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 51.8°F (11°C) at the peak and 37.6°F (3.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Moorhead, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.6 days and collects up to 10.51" (267mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. January is the first month it typically snows in Moorhead. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Moorhead, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Moorhead is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Moorhead are January 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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 Moorhead?

In Moorhead, Mississippi, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average January temperature in Moorhead?

During January, Moorhead experiences an average high-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Moorhead?

The average relative humidity in January in Moorhead is 76%.

How much does it rain in Moorhead in January?

In Moorhead, Mississippi, in January, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Moorhead?

January is the first month it typically snows in Moorhead, Mississippi. Throughout January, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Moorhead have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Moorhead?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Moorhead?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Moorhead?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Moorhead is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Moorhead, MS

Average temperature in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Moorhead, MS

Average pressure in January - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MS

Average wind speed in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Moorhead, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Moorhead, MS

Average rainfall in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, April and July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Moorhead, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Moorhead, MS

Average snowfall in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Moorhead, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 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
Moorhead, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Moorhead, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Moorhead, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Moorhead, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Moorhead, MS

Average UV index in January - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Moorhead, MS

Average visibility in January - Moorhead, 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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