January weather forecast
Otter, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Otter, Montana, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into January reveals an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C), closely mirroring December's climate. Otter's nighttime temperature during January is consistently averaged at a still subzero cold 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Otter, Montana, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Otter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Otter, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow. In Otter, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.3 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Otter, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Otter, the average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Otter. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Otter?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Otter?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Otter, Montana.

What is the average humidity in January in Otter?

In January, the average relative humidity in Otter, Montana, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Otter?

In Otter, Montana, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Otter in January?

In Otter, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Otter have in January?

In January, the average day length in Otter is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Otter?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Otter, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Otter?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Otter, Montana, is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Otter?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Otter.

What is the UV index reading in January in Otter?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Otter, MT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Otter, MT

Average pressure in January - Otter, 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
Otter, MT

Average wind speed in January - Otter, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and December (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Otter, MT

Average humidity in January - Otter, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Otter, MT

Average rainfall in January - Otter, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Otter, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Otter, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Otter, MT

Average snowfall in January - Otter, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Otter, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Otter, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Otter, 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Otter, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Otter, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Otter, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Otter, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Otter, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Otter, MT

Average visibility in January - Otter, 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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