January weather forecast
Sanford, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Sanford, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C) respectively, January is Sanford's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Sanford, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sanford is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:31 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during January morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Sanford, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average January temperature?

In Sanford, in January, the average high-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sanford, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sanford, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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
Sanford, MS

Average temperature in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Sanford, MS

Average pressure in January - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS

Average wind speed in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Sanford, MS

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Sanford, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sanford, MS

Average UV index in January - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Sanford, MS

Average visibility in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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