January weather forecast
Capitol, MT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Capitol, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and max 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

In Capitol, Montana, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and reaching a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Capitol, Montana, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Capitol, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.2 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Capitol is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Capitol, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Capitol?

In Capitol, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is January in Capitol?

The high-temperature in Capitol, Montana, during January is 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Capitol?

January is the most humid month in Capitol, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Capitol?

In January, the average relative humidity in Capitol is 82%.

What is the driest month in Capitol?

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Capitol in January?

In Capitol, Montana, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Capitol in January?

In Capitol, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Capitol have in January?

The average day length in January in Capitol is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Capitol?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Capitol, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Capitol?

January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Capitol, Montana.

How many hours of sunshine does Capitol have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Capitol?

In Capitol, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Capitol, MT

Average temperature in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Capitol, MT

Average pressure in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Capitol, MT

Average wind speed in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Capitol, MT

Average humidity in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Capitol, MT

Average rainfall in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Capitol, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Capitol, MT

Average snowfall in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Capitol, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Capitol, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Capitol, MT

Average UV index in January - Capitol, MT
  • 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Capitol, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Capitol, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Capitol, MT

Average visibility in January - Capitol, 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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