January weather forecast
Columbus, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Columbus, Missouri, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.8°F (3.2°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

In Columbus, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Is January cold?

In January, in Columbus, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Columbus, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Columbus, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Columbus?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Columbus, MO

Average temperature in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbus, MO

Average pressure in January - Columbus, MO
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Columbus, MO

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbus, MO

Average humidity in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbus, MO

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbus, MO

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbus, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbus, MO

Average UV index in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Columbus, MO

Average visibility in January - Columbus, MO
  • 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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