January weather forecast
Chester, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chester, Montana, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Chester notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in January, hardly diverging from December. Chester, in January, observes a steady average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Chester, in January, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chester, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Chester, in January, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chester, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, in Chester, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chester. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Chester?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chester are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Chester?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month in Chester, Montana.

What is the average humidity in January in Chester?

In January, the average relative humidity in Chester, Montana, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Chester?

In Chester, in January, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Chester?

In Chester, Montana, in January, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chester?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Chester?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chester, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Chester?

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Chester, Montana.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Chester is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chester?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Chester?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Chester, MT

Average temperature in January - Chester, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Chester, MT

Average pressure in January - Chester, 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
Chester, MT

Average wind speed in January - Chester, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Chester, MT

Average humidity in January - Chester, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Chester, MT

Average rainfall in January - Chester, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Chester, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Chester, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chester, MT

Average snowfall in January - Chester, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chester, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Chester, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chester, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chester, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Chester, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chester, MT

Average UV index in January - Chester, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Chester, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Chester, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Chester, MT

Average visibility in January - Chester, 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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