January weather forecast
West, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in West, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low of 37°F (2.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.2 days and collects up to 41.06" (1043mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In West, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in West, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In West, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in West, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

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 West?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's 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
West, MS

Average temperature in January - West, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in January
West, MS

Average pressure in January - West, 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
West, MS

Average wind speed in January - West, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

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 (5mph).

Average humidity in January
West, MS

Average humidity in January - West, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
West, MS

Average rainfall in January - West, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
West, MS

Average rainfall days in January - West, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
West, MS

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
West, MS

Average snowfall days in January - West, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
West, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
West, MS

Average sunshine days in January - West, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
West, MS

Average UV index in January - West, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
West, MS

Average cloud cover in January - West, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
West, MS

Average visibility in January - West, 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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