January weather forecast
Poteau, OK

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Poteau, Oklahoma, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32°F (0°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Poteau, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Poteau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.7 days and collects up to 10" (254mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Poteau, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Poteau, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Poteau, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Poteau.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in January leads to these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Poteau?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C).

What is the average January temperature?

In Poteau, 48.7°F (9.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 32°F (0°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Poteau, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Poteau, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Poteau, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout January, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Poteau have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Poteau, Oklahoma, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Poteau have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Poteau, OK

Average temperature in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in January
Poteau, OK

Average pressure in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Poteau, OK

Average wind speed in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Poteau, OK

Average humidity in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Poteau, OK

Average rainfall in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Poteau, OK

Average rainfall days in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Poteau, OK

Average snowfall in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Poteau, OK

Average snowfall days in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Poteau, OK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Poteau, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Poteau, OK

Average sunshine days in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Poteau, OK

Average UV index in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Poteau, OK

Average cloud cover in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Poteau, OK

Average visibility in January - Poteau, OK
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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