January weather forecast
Jackson, TN

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Weather in January

January ushers in the New Year with brisk daytime temperatures peaking at 45.7°F (7.6°C) and chilly evenings falling to 32°F (0°C). The cold weather in Jackson, Tennessee also brings a light snowfall of 0.12" (3mm), which along with humid conditions, at 76% relative humidity, creates a wintry landscape. Following on the footsteps of December, January sees slightly less rainy days but rainfall amounts remain significant. As the year comes to life, days noticeably lengthen, allowing residents to slowly break away from the winter gloom. Together with increased daylight hours, this month also experiences an upturn in pressure levels, signifying calmer weather conditions.

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low-temperature of 32°F (0°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jackson, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jackson, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.3 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Jackson, Tennessee, in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jackson, there are 6.2 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Jackson is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Jackson, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 32°F (0°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Jackson, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Jackson, in January, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jackson have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Jackson have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Jackson, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Jackson, TN

Average temperature in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in January
Jackson, TN

Average pressure in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Jackson, TN

Average wind speed in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Jackson, TN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Jackson, TN

Average rainfall in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Jackson, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Jackson, TN

Average snowfall in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Jackson, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Jackson, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jackson, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Jackson, TN

Average UV index in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Jackson, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Jackson, TN

Average visibility in January - Jackson, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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