January weather forecast
Elk City, OK

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Weather in January

In Elk City, the month of January often has a chilly start to the year, making it a great time for cozy indoor activities. January experiences the lowest temperatures in the year with highs of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and lows of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The weather is typically colder than in December, piquing the interest of snow lovers before warming up slightly in February. You can expect some snowfall, although it's not a particularly dry month with relative humidity values around 57%. While planning outdoor activities, consider the fewer daylight hours, with the sun usually setting early.

Temperature

January commences with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C), showing little deviation from December's 49.3°F (9.6°C). During the month of January, an average temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In Elk City, the average relative humidity in January is 57%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elk City, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elk City, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

In Elk City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Elk City?

In January, in Elk City, the average high-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 57%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elk City, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elk City, Oklahoma, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Elk City, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk City have in January?

In Elk City, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elk City is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elk City, OK

Average temperature in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Elk City, OK

Average pressure in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elk City, OK

Average wind speed in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Elk City, OK

Average humidity in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average humidity in January: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Elk City, OK

Average rainfall in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Elk City, OK

Average rainfall days in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elk City, OK

Average snowfall in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elk City, OK

Average snowfall days in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Elk City, OK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elk City, OK

Average sunshine days in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Elk City, OK

Average UV index in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elk City, OK

Average cloud cover in January - Elk City, OK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Elk City, OK

Average visibility in January - Elk City, OK
  • 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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