January weather forecast
Polaris, MT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Polaris, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

January begins with an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. In the month of January, Polaris's average low-temperature falls to an extreme cold 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

In Polaris, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Polaris, during January, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.2 snowfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Polaris, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Polaris, Montana, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.

UV index

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 rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Polaris, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Polaris?

In Polaris, in January, during 8 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Polaris, during January, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Polaris?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Polaris have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Polaris, MT

Average temperature in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (10.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Polaris, MT

Average pressure in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Polaris, MT

Average wind speed in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Polaris, MT

Average humidity in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (45%).

Average rainfall in January
Polaris, MT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Polaris, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Polaris, MT

Average snowfall in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Polaris, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Polaris, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Polaris, MT

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

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Polaris, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Polaris, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Polaris, MT

Average visibility in January - Polaris, MT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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