January weather forecast
Olive Branch, MS

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Weather in January

Taking a look at January's weather in Olive Branch, Mississippi reveals a cool setting with a mild chill, marking the onset of the year. The temperature fluctuates between a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a high of 47.3°F (8.5°C), dominated by cloudy skies covering a good 45% of month. There is a light touch of snowfall, enough to make it feel like the deep of winter. Moving away from the cold, there's a fair amount of rainfall offering a fresh start. The shortened daylight hours and a cool breeze floating across the city wrap up the January weather landscape.

Temperature

Olive Branch, Mississippi, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olive Branch, there are 154.6 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Olive Branch are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Olive Branch, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Olive Branch, 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 health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in January leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Olive Branch?

With its average high temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Olive Branch.

What are January temperatures in Olive Branch?

In Olive Branch, 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Olive Branch?

In Olive Branch, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Olive Branch?

In Olive Branch, Mississippi, during January, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Olive Branch?

The month with the most snowfall in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is January, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Olive Branch in January?

In January, in Olive Branch, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Olive Branch have in January?

In Olive Branch, Mississippi, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Olive Branch?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Olive Branch?

The average sunshine duration in January in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Olive Branch?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Olive Branch?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
50.9°F 10.5°C
47.3°F 8.5°C
52°F 11.1°C
Average low temperature
38.3°F 3.5°C
33.4°F 0.8°C
37.8°F 3.2°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
8mph 12.9km/h
8.7mph 14km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.7mph 14km/h
9.3mph 15km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
Average wind speed gusts
13.2mph 21.2km/h
14.2mph 22.9km/h
14.3mph 23km/h
Average humidity
78%
76%
77%
Average rainfall
3.23" 82mm
1.85" 47mm
3.46" 88mm
Average rainfall days
11.3
10.7
12.1
Average snowfall
0.2" 5mm
0.51" 13mm
0.39" 10mm
Average snowfall days
1.1
1.9
1.8
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
5h 0min
4h 4min
Average sunshine days
16.8
17.2
13.5
Average UV index
3
3
3
Average cloud cover
46%
45%
48%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Olive Branch, MS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average pressure in January - Olive Branch, 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
Olive Branch, MS

Average wind speed in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average humidity in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average rainfall in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average snowfall in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Olive Branch, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Olive Branch, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Olive Branch, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average UV index in January - Olive Branch, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Olive Branch, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Olive Branch, MS

Average visibility in January - Olive Branch, 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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