January weather forecast
Ridgeland, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ridgeland, Wisconsin, with an average temperature varying between 17.6°F (-8°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

January is Ridgeland's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 17.6°F (-8°C) and lows of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ridgeland, in January, during 18.8 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 snowfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ridgeland is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C), is Ridgeland's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

During January, Ridgeland experiences an average high-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ridgeland, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 18.8 days. Throughout January, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average temperature in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average pressure in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average wind speed in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average humidity in January - Ridgeland, 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 (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average rainfall in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgeland, WI

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average snowfall in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgeland, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average UV index in January - Ridgeland, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Ridgeland, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgeland, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Ridgeland, WI

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

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

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