January weather forecast
Prairie City, OR

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Prairie City, Oregon, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Prairie City marks the start of January with an average high-temperature of a still wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from December's 33.4°F (0.8°C). Throughout January, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Prairie City, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 8.11" (206mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prairie City, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Prairie City, 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 4:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Prairie City, Oregon, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In Prairie City, 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Prairie City, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 8.11" (206mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prairie City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Prairie City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prairie City, OR

Average temperature in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average pressure in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average wind speed in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average humidity in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average rainfall in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average rainfall days in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average snowfall in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average snowfall days in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average sunshine days in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average UV index in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average cloud cover in January - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, OR

Average visibility in January - Prairie City, 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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