January weather forecast
West Salem, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Salem, Wisconsin, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the peak and 8.2°F (-13.2°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Salem are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 58 days and aggregates up to 22.56" (573mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Salem are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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 maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the peak and 8.2°F (-13.2°C) at the low.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Salem, records 21.6°F (-5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Salem, in January, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Salem have in January?

In West Salem, Wisconsin, the average day length in January is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:12 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 many hours of sunshine does West Salem have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Salem?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Salem, WI

Average temperature in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in January
West Salem, WI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Salem, WI

Average wind speed in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
West Salem, WI

Average humidity in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in January
West Salem, WI

Average rainfall in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
West Salem, WI

Average rainfall days in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Salem, WI

Average snowfall in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Salem, WI

Average snowfall days in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Salem, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Salem, WI

Average sunshine days in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
West Salem, WI

Average UV index in January - West Salem, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
West Salem, WI

Average cloud cover in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
West Salem, WI

Average visibility in January - West Salem, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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