January weather forecast
Tupelo, MS

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The scenic greenery around the old Natchez hiking trail in Tupelo, Mississippi
The scenic greenery around the old Natchez hiking trail in Tupelo, Mississippi

Weather in January

In Tupelo, January ushers in the New Year with chilly temperatures, which typically oscillate between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C). Packing your warm clothes is advisable should you decide to visit in this winter month. January is also characterized by a heightened level of cloud coverage, lending a grey tinge to the skies. As the first month of the year, it sometimes experiences flurries, making the scenery quite picturesque. The month is notably the windiest in Tupelo, with the wind speeds reaching maximum velocities of 8mph (12.9km/h), and gusts peaking at 12.3mph (19.8km/h).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Tupelo, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.4 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.7 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.
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 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in January translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Tupelo?

With its average high temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Tupelo, is 49.5°F (9.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Tupelo, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Tupelo, in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Tupelo have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 5:23 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tupelo have in January?

In Tupelo, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat 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
Tupelo, MS

Average temperature in January - Tupelo, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.5°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 (49.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Tupelo, MS

Average pressure in January - Tupelo, 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
Tupelo, MS

Average wind speed in January - Tupelo, 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
Tupelo, MS

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Tupelo, MS

Average rainfall in January - Tupelo, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Tupelo, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Tupelo, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tupelo, MS

Average snowfall in January - Tupelo, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Tupelo, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Tupelo, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Tupelo, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tupelo, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tupelo, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Tupelo, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Tupelo, MS

Average UV index in January - Tupelo, 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
Tupelo, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Tupelo, 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
Tupelo, MS

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

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

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