January weather forecast
Elgin, OR

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elgin, Oregon, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Elgin sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still icy 35.1°F (1.7°C), indicating a subtle variation from December. Elgin's nighttime temperature during January is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, during January, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.72" (323mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68.6 snowfall days, and 52.4" (1331mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout January, 12.72" (323mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Elgin is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elgin, OR

Average temperature in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in January
Elgin, OR

Average pressure in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elgin, OR

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Elgin, OR

Average humidity in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Elgin, OR

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, OR

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elgin, OR

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, OR

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, OR

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Elgin, OR

Average UV index in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Elgin, OR

Average cloud cover in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Elgin, OR

Average visibility in January - Elgin, OR
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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