January weather forecast
John Day, OR

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The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon

Weather in January

January in John Day, Oregon experiences the frigid bite of winter. A common characteristic during this period is the relative humidity of 84%, paired with high chances of snowfall, totaling to 8.11" (206mm). It is noticeably colder than the following month, making it a perfect time for winter sports. Visibility diminishes during this period, due to winter fogs and prevailing cloud cover. The brisk January wind completes the wintery ambiance of this month.

Temperature

Transitioning into January, John Day records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C), almost identical to December's 33.4°F (0.8°C). During January, John Day records an average temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In John Day, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In John Day, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in John Day, Oregon, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In John Day, during January, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in John Day are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in John Day, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In John Day, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In John Day, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In John Day, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 8.11" (206mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in John Day?

In John Day, the average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does John Day have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In John Day, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
John Day, OR

Average temperature in January - John Day, OR
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
John Day, OR

Average pressure in January - John Day, OR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
John Day, OR

Average wind speed in January - John Day, OR
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in January
John Day, OR

Average humidity in January - John Day, OR
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in January
John Day, OR

Average rainfall in January - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
John Day, OR

Average rainfall days in January - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
John Day, OR

Average snowfall in January - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
John Day, OR

Average snowfall days in January - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
John Day, OR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - John Day, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
John Day, OR

Average sunshine days in January - John Day, OR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in January
John Day, OR

Average UV index in January - John Day, OR
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
John Day, OR

Average cloud cover in January - John Day, OR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
John Day, OR

Average visibility in January - John Day, OR
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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