January weather forecast
Medicine Lake, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medicine Lake, Montana, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

Medicine Lake measures an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) in January, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Throughout January, Medicine Lake encounters an average temperature drop to a frigid cold 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Medicine Lake, in January, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Medicine Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Medicine Lake, Montana, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Medicine Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.5 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Medicine Lake, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Medicine Lake, is 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In Medicine Lake, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Medicine Lake have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average temperature in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average pressure in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average wind speed in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average humidity in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average rainfall in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average snowfall in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medicine Lake, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average UV index in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average visibility in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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