January weather forecast
New Salem, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in New Salem, Mississippi, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature varying between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In New Salem, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in New Salem is 77%.

Rainfall

In New Salem, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Salem are January through March and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in New Salem is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in New Salem?

January, with its average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month in New Salem, Mississippi.

What are the temperatures in New Salem in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in New Salem, is 49.3°F (9.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in New Salem?

The average relative humidity in January in New Salem is 77%.

How much does it rain in New Salem in January?

In January, in New Salem, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in New Salem in January?

In New Salem, Mississippi, in January, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does New Salem have in January?

In New Salem, Mississippi, the average day length in January is 10h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in New Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Salem, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in New Salem?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in New Salem?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in New Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in New Salem is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
New Salem, MS

Average temperature in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
New Salem, MS

Average pressure in January - New Salem, 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
New Salem, MS

Average wind speed in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
New Salem, MS

Average humidity in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

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

Average rainfall in January
New Salem, MS

Average rainfall in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
New Salem, MS

Average rainfall days in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 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
New Salem, MS

Average snowfall in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Salem, MS

Average snowfall days in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 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, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Salem, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Salem, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Salem, MS

Average sunshine days in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
New Salem, MS

Average UV index in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
New Salem, MS

Average cloud cover in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
New Salem, MS

Average visibility in January - New Salem, MS
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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