January weather forecast
Petal, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Petal, Mississippi, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Petal, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petal, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Petal, Mississippi, in January, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Petal, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Petal's January weather reaches an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), making it the coldest month.

What are January temperatures?

The high-temperature during January is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Petal, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Petal, in January, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petal have in January?

In Petal, the average day length in January is 10h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Petal?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Petal is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Petal, MS

Average temperature in January - Petal, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Petal, MS

Average pressure in January - Petal, MS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Petal, MS

Average wind speed in January - Petal, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Petal, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Petal, MS

Average rainfall in January - Petal, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Petal, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Petal, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petal, MS

Average snowfall in January - Petal, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Petal, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Petal, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petal, 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petal, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Petal, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Petal, MS

Average UV index in January - Petal, 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
Petal, MS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Petal, MS

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

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

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