Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January is Columbus's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and lows of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Columbus are January through April, October through December. In Columbus, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Columbus, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, OH
- Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Columbus, OH
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Columbus, OH
- Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Columbus, OH
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Columbus, OH
- Average rainfall in January: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, OH
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Columbus, OH
- Average snowfall in January: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, OH
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbus, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, OH
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Columbus, OH
- 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
Columbus, OH
- Average cloud cover in January: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Columbus, OH
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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