January weather forecast
Elgin, NV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Elgin, Nevada, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

With the transition into January, Elgin notes an average high-temperature of a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C), closely resembling December. In January, the recorded average low-temperature is a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Elgin is January, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.1 days and collects up to 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 21 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elgin, Nevada, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elgin, the average relative humidity in January is 65%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elgin, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elgin, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elgin, NV

Average temperature in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Elgin, NV

Average pressure in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elgin, NV

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, November and December (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Elgin, NV

Average humidity in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

Average rainfall in January
Elgin, NV

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, NV

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elgin, NV

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, NV

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elgin, NV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, NV

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Elgin, NV

Average UV index in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elgin, NV

Average cloud cover in January - Elgin, NV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Elgin, NV

Average visibility in January - Elgin, NV
  • 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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