January weather forecast
Vicksburg, MS

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Twin bridges across the large Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and green benches in the waterfront walk street
Twin bridges across the large Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and green benches in the waterfront walk street

Weather in January

The year in Vicksburg, Mississippi commences with January, during which the weather has a tranquil beginning. Providing gentle 54.1°F (12.3°C) for the highest temperature, January introduces the year with the warmth it precedes. After sunset, one may encounter the chilling lows of winter with the mercury falling to 39.6°F (4.2°C). Though snowfall lightly graces Vicksburg in January with 0.43" (11mm), the occurrence is rather rare, spotlighting the mild characteristics of this month's weather. Similarly, expect to encounter rainfall across 11 days during this month, adding vibrancy to Vicksburg's cityscape.

Temperature

Vicksburg's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

In Vicksburg, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Vicksburg, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.7 rainfall days, and 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Vicksburg is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

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 medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature during January is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Vicksburg, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Vicksburg in January?

In Vicksburg, Mississippi, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vicksburg have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Vicksburg, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is 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 Vicksburg?

In Vicksburg, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average temperature in January - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average pressure in January - Vicksburg, 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
Vicksburg, MS

Average wind speed in January - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Vicksburg, MS

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average rainfall in January - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vicksburg, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Vicksburg, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Vicksburg, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vicksburg, MS

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average UV index in January - Vicksburg, 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
Vicksburg, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Vicksburg, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Vicksburg, MS

Average visibility in January - Vicksburg, 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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