January weather forecast
Prescott, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Prescott, Wisconsin, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and max 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

Prescott, Wisconsin, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prescott, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is January?

In Prescott, in January, the average high-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 91%.

What is the driest month in Prescott?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Prescott, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Prescott, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prescott have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Prescott, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Prescott, WI

Average temperature in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Prescott, WI

Average pressure in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prescott, WI

Average wind speed in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Prescott, WI

Average humidity in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Prescott, WI

Average rainfall in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Prescott, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prescott, WI

Average snowfall in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prescott, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prescott, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prescott, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Prescott, WI

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

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 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Prescott, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Prescott, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Prescott, WI

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

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

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