January weather forecast
Richmond, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Richmond, Missouri, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is Richmond's coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richmond are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richmond, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Richmond sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is January?

Richmond in January has an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.2 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Richmond, in January, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Richmond in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Richmond is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Richmond is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in January?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Richmond, MO

Average temperature in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Richmond, MO

Average pressure in January - Richmond, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Richmond, MO

Average wind speed in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Richmond, MO

Average humidity in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Richmond, MO

Average rainfall in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Richmond, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richmond, MO

Average snowfall in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richmond, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richmond, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Richmond, MO

Average UV index in January - Richmond, 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
Richmond, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Richmond, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Richmond, MO

Average visibility in January - Richmond, 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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