January weather forecast
Amherst, TN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Amherst, Tennessee, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Amherst is 76%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, in January, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Amherst, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Amherst, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Amherst, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, in Amherst, Tennessee, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Amherst is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Amherst?

Amherst reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 44.8°F (7.1°C) at the peak and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) at the lowest.

What is the temperature in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, in January, the average high-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, in January, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Amherst?

In January, the average day length in Amherst is 10h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Amherst?

On the first day of January in Amherst, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Amherst?

The month with the least sunshine in Amherst, Tennessee, is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Amherst?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Amherst?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Amherst, TN

Average temperature in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Amherst, TN

Average pressure in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Amherst, TN

Average wind speed in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Amherst, TN

Average humidity in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Amherst, TN

Average rainfall in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Amherst, TN

Average snowfall in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Amherst, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Amherst, TN

Average UV index in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Amherst, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Amherst, TN

Average visibility in January - Amherst, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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