January weather forecast
Richmond, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Richmond, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Richmond experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, during January, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.2 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Richmond, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature during January is 49.6°F (9.8°C) and the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Richmond, in January, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Richmond, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Richmond is 10h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Richmond, MS

Average temperature in January - Richmond, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Richmond, MS

Average pressure in January - Richmond, 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
Richmond, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Richmond, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Richmond, MS

Average rainfall in January - Richmond, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Richmond, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Richmond, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richmond, MS

Average snowfall in January - Richmond, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richmond, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Richmond, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Richmond, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richmond, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richmond, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Richmond, MS

Average UV index in January - Richmond, 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
Richmond, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Richmond, 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
Richmond, MS

Average visibility in January - Richmond, 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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