January weather forecast
Amherst, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Amherst, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.2 days and collects up to 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Amherst. The month with the most snowfall in Amherst is January, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, in Amherst, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Amherst. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Amherst?

Amherst's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is it in Amherst in January?

In Amherst, 21.4°F (-5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Amherst?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in Amherst.

What is the average humidity in January in Amherst?

In January, the average relative humidity in Amherst, Wisconsin, is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, Wisconsin, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Amherst?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, Wisconsin, during January, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Amherst have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Amherst?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Amherst?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Amherst.

How long on average sun shines in January in Amherst?

In Amherst, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Amherst?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Amherst?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Amherst, Wisconsin, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Amherst, WI

Average temperature in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Amherst, WI

Average pressure in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Amherst, WI

Average wind speed in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Amherst, WI

Average humidity in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Amherst, WI

Average rainfall in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Amherst, WI

Average snowfall in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Amherst, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Amherst, WI
  • 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Amherst, WI

Average UV index in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Amherst, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Amherst, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Amherst, WI

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

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

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