January weather forecast
Sun Prairie, MT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sun Prairie, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Sun Prairie, Montana, registers an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) with the arrival of January, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Sun Prairie's temperature drops to an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) during the nights of January.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Sun Prairie, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and July Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sun Prairie, in January, during 11 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sun Prairie, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.6 days and aggregates up to 32.17" (817mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, in Sun Prairie, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°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?

In Sun Prairie, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and July Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sun Prairie, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sun Prairie, during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sun Prairie?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sun Prairie have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Sun Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sun Prairie, MT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average pressure in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average wind speed in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average humidity in January - Sun Prairie, 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 (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average rainfall in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and July (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average snowfall in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average UV index in January - Sun Prairie, 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
Sun Prairie, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Sun Prairie, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Sun Prairie, MT

Average visibility in January - Sun Prairie, 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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