January weather forecast
Richton, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Richton, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.8°F (13.8°C) and min 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richton, 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 Richton, 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 January, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk 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:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the temperature in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Richton, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°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 January, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Richton?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Richton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Richton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Richton, MS

Average temperature in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average pressure in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average wind speed in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average humidity in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average rainfall in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average snowfall in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average UV index in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Richton, 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
Richton, MS

Average visibility in January - Richton, 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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