January weather forecast
Buffalo, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Buffalo, Montana, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and min 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Buffalo in January witnesses an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C), indicating a slight variation from December's 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Buffalo, during the month of January, experiences an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo, during January, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.2 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Buffalo, during January, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of snow. In Buffalo, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.4 days and aggregates up to 45.51" (1156mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Buffalo, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 3min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In Buffalo, in January, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Buffalo, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through 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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Buffalo, MT

Average temperature in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Buffalo, MT

Average pressure in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buffalo, MT

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, April and October (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Buffalo, MT

Average humidity in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Buffalo, MT

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buffalo, MT

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buffalo, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Buffalo, MT

Average UV index in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Buffalo, MT

Average visibility in January - Buffalo, MT
  • 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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