January weather forecast
Forest City, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Forest City, Missouri, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and lows of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Forest City, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Forest City, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Forest City. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Forest City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Forest City records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Forest City, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Forest City, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Forest City, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Forest City is January, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forest City, in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in January?

In Forest City, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Forest City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Forest City, MO

Average temperature in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Forest City, MO

Average pressure in January - Forest City, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forest City, MO

Average wind speed in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest City, MO

Average humidity in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Forest City, MO

Average rainfall in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Forest City, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forest City, MO

Average snowfall in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forest City, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest City, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest City, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Forest City, MO

Average UV index in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Forest City, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Forest City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

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
Forest City, MO

Average visibility in January - Forest City, 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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