January weather forecast
Santa Rita, MT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Santa Rita, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

Santa Rita marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C), hardly different from December's 27.1°F (-2.7°C). Santa Rita records an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) throughout the month of January.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Santa Rita, in January, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Rita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.4 days and collects up to 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Santa Rita, Montana, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

Santa Rita in January has an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Santa Rita, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in Santa Rita in January?

In Santa Rita, during January, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Santa Rita, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Rita have in January?

In Santa Rita, the average day length in January is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Santa Rita, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average temperature in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average pressure in January - Santa Rita, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average wind speed in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average humidity in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average rainfall in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average snowfall in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Santa Rita, 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 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average UV index in January - Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Santa Rita, MT

Average visibility in January - Santa Rita, 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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