January weather forecast
Gainesville, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Gainesville, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Gainesville notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, during January, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.4 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Gainesville are January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Gainesville's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and lows of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Gainesville, records 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Gainesville, in January, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Gainesville?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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
Gainesville, MO

Average temperature in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Gainesville, MO

Average pressure in January - Gainesville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gainesville, MO

Average wind speed in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Gainesville, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Gainesville, MO

Average rainfall in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Gainesville, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gainesville, MO

Average snowfall in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gainesville, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gainesville, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Gainesville, MO

Average UV index in January - Gainesville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Gainesville, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Gainesville, MO

Average visibility in January - Gainesville, MO
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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