January weather forecast
O'Fallon, MO

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Weather in January

January in O'Fallon, Missouri is characterized by a blanket of white courtesy of the snowfall and colder temperatures playing peek-a-boo. Though a smidge warmer than the anticipated starkness of winter, it poses a significant dip from the milder climes of December. The days are surprisingly short, with limited hours of daylight and sunshine. There is a humidity level that lends a chilly tone to the day, further amplified by an occasional gust of chilly winds. Strikingly, it's the month with the highest snowfall recording at 0.98" (25mm).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In O'Fallon, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In O'Fallon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.3 days and collects up to 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In O'Fallon, during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37.4°F (3°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In O'Fallon, in January, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In O'Fallon, during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In O'Fallon, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In O'Fallon, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What are the months with 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 O'Fallon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°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 (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
O'Fallon, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - O
  • 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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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