January weather forecast
Salem, UT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Salem, Utah, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°F (0.3°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) marks January, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in December. Salem's nighttime temperature during January is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Salem are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in January in Salem?

In Salem, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Salem, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 8.66" (220mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Salem, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Salem, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Salem, UT

Average temperature in January - Salem, UT
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Salem, UT

Average pressure in January - Salem, UT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.27"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Salem, UT

Average wind speed in January - Salem, UT
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Salem, UT

Average humidity in January - Salem, UT
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Salem, UT

Average rainfall in January - Salem, UT
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Salem, UT

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, UT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salem, UT

Average snowfall in January - Salem, UT
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salem, UT

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, UT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salem, UT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, UT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Salem, UT

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, UT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Salem, UT

Average UV index in January - Salem, UT
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Salem, UT

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, UT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Salem, UT

Average visibility in January - Salem, UT
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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