January weather forecast
Melstone, MT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Melstone, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Melstone registers an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) at the commencement of January, closely related to the preceding month. During January, the nighttime temperature averages of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Melstone, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.5 snowfall days, and 18.58" (472mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

Melstone in January has an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month in Melstone?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Melstone, Montana, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Melstone, in January, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Melstone is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Melstone, MT

Average temperature in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).

Average pressure in January
Melstone, MT

Average pressure in January - Melstone, 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
Melstone, MT

Average wind speed in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Melstone, MT

Average humidity in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Melstone, MT

Average rainfall in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Melstone, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melstone, MT

Average snowfall in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melstone, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melstone, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Melstone, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Melstone, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Melstone, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Melstone, MT

Average visibility in January - Melstone, 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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