January weather forecast
West Hattiesburg, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is another refreshing winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

In West Hattiesburg, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Hattiesburg, during January, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In West Hattiesburg, in January, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In West Hattiesburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Hattiesburg, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:31 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during January morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

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 and low-temperature during January are 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In West Hattiesburg, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Hattiesburg have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Hattiesburg have in January?

In West Hattiesburg, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average temperature in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average pressure in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average wind speed in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average humidity in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average rainfall in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average rainfall days in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average snowfall in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average snowfall days in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Hattiesburg, 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 12min).

  • 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average sunshine days in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average UV index in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average cloud cover in January - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average visibility in January - West Hattiesburg, 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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