January weather forecast
Independence, OR

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Independence, Oregon, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of January, Independence's average high-temperature clocks in at a still frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. In Independence, January is marked by an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

In Independence, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Independence, during January, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Independence, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Independence is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Independence, is 46.9°F (8.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Independence, in January, during 16.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Independence, in January, during 1 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Independence, OR

Average temperature in January - Independence, OR
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Independence, OR

Average pressure in January - Independence, OR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Independence, OR

Average wind speed in January - Independence, OR
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Independence, OR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Independence, OR

Average rainfall in January - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in January
Independence, OR

Average rainfall days in January - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.2 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 days).

Average snowfall in January
Independence, OR

Average snowfall in January - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Independence, OR

Average snowfall days in January - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Independence, OR
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Independence, OR

Average sunshine days in January - Independence, OR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Independence, OR

Average UV index in January - Independence, OR
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Independence, OR

Average cloud cover in January - Independence, OR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Independence, OR

Average visibility in January - Independence, OR
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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