January weather forecast
Sunburst, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sunburst, Montana, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 16°F (-8.9°C).

Temperature

The advent of January observes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), nearly identical to December's 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Sunburst experiences an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 16°F (-8.9°C) during January nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Sunburst, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Sunburst, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.7 days and aggregates up to 20.47" (520mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sunburst, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sunburst, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sunburst, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sunburst have in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Sunburst, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Sunburst, MT

Average temperature in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sunburst, MT

Average pressure in January - Sunburst, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sunburst, MT

Average wind speed in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Sunburst, MT

Average humidity in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Sunburst, MT

Average rainfall in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Sunburst, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sunburst, MT

Average snowfall in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sunburst, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sunburst, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sunburst, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Sunburst, MT

Average UV index in January - Sunburst, 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
Sunburst, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Sunburst, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Sunburst, MT

Average visibility in January - Sunburst, 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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