January weather forecast
Mount Sterling, MO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Mount Sterling, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows at 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In Mount Sterling, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mount Sterling, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Mount Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Sterling are January through April, October through December. In Mount Sterling, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Mount Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 11.46" (291mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January stands out as Mount Sterling's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

During January, Mount Sterling experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mount Sterling, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Sterling in January?

In Mount Sterling, Missouri, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Sterling have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Sterling have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average temperature in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average pressure in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average wind speed in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average humidity in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average rainfall in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average snowfall in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Mount Sterling, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Sterling, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average UV index in January - Mount Sterling, 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
Mount Sterling, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Mount Sterling, MO

Average visibility in January - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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