January weather forecast
Mount Vernon, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mount Vernon, Missouri, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows at 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Mount Vernon are January, July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Mount Vernon, during January, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mount Vernon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon, Missouri. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 42.3°F (5.7°C) and as low as 26.6°F (-3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What are the least humid months?

January, July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mount Vernon, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mount Vernon, in January, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Mount Vernon, Missouri, the average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 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 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average temperature in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average pressure in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average wind speed in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average humidity in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average rainfall in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average snowfall in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mount Vernon, MO

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Mount Vernon, MO

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Vernon, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

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

Average visibility in January
Mount Vernon, MO

Average visibility in January - Mount Vernon, 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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