January weather forecast
Medford, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medford, Wisconsin, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and min 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

In Medford, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Medford, it is snowing for 20.9 days. Throughout January, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Medford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Medford?

January is the month when Medford experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Medford?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Medford, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Medford, Wisconsin, in January, during 20.9 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Medford, Wisconsin, the average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Medford, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Medford, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Medford, WI

Average temperature in January - Medford, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Medford, WI

Average pressure in January - Medford, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Medford, WI

Average wind speed in January - Medford, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Medford, WI

Average humidity in January - Medford, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Medford, WI

Average rainfall in January - Medford, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Medford, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Medford, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medford, WI

Average snowfall in January - Medford, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Medford, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Medford, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medford, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Medford, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Medford, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Medford, WI

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Medford, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Medford, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Medford, WI

Average visibility in January - Medford, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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