January weather forecast
Bellefontaine, OH

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

In Bellefontaine, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Bellefontaine.

Rainfall

In January, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 16.02" (407mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bellefontaine are January through May, October through December. In Bellefontaine, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, in Bellefontaine, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Bellefontaine, Ohio, is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bellefontaine is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Bellefontaine?

January, with its high-temperature average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Bellefontaine in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Bellefontaine, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Bellefontaine?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Bellefontaine.

What is the average humidity in January in Bellefontaine?

In January, the average relative humidity in Bellefontaine, Ohio, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Bellefontaine in January?

In January, in Bellefontaine, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bellefontaine in January?

In Bellefontaine, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bellefontaine have in January?

The average day length in January in Bellefontaine, Ohio, is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Bellefontaine?

On the first day of January in Bellefontaine, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bellefontaine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bellefontaine?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Bellefontaine, Ohio, is 3.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bellefontaine?

In Bellefontaine, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average temperature in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average pressure in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average wind speed in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average humidity in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average rainfall in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average rainfall days in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average snowfall in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average snowfall days in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average sunshine days in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average UV index in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average cloud cover in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Bellefontaine, OH

Average visibility in January - Bellefontaine, OH
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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