January weather forecast
Basin, WY

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Weather in January

With the year's coldest conditions, January in Basin, Wyoming, sees a significant drop in the mercury. With winter in full swing, expect to encounter harsh and potentially frigid conditions. Daylight is rather scarce, reducing outdoor activities due to limited visibility. Snowfall, typical during this time of year, adds another element of severe weather. The lower temperature readings range from 13.8°F (-10.1°C) to 29.7°F (-1.3°C), underlining the biting cold.

Temperature

Basin experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in January, closely aligned with December's 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In the month of January, the average temperature dips to an extreme cold 13.8°F (-10.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Basin, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Basin, there are 103.2 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Basin, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Basin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Basin, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Basin?

Basin in January has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Basin?

The most humid month in Basin, Wyoming, is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in January in Basin?

In Basin, Wyoming, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Basin in January?

In Basin, in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Basin in January?

In Basin, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Basin?

The average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Basin?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Basin, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Basin?

The month with the least sunshine in Basin is January, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Basin?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Basin is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Basin?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Basin, Wyoming.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Basin?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Basin is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
28.8°F -1.8°C
29.7°F -1.3°C
30.2°F -1°C
Average low temperature
14.2°F -9.9°C
13.8°F -10.1°C
14.4°F -9.8°C
Average pressure
30.15" 766mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
6.5mph 10.5km/h
6mph 9.7km/h
6.4mph 10.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.1mph 11.4km/h
6.8mph 10.9km/h
7mph 11.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.2mph 19.6km/h
11.5mph 18.5km/h
11.5mph 18.5km/h
Average humidity
73%
78%
75%
Average rainfall
0.2" 5mm
0.28" 7mm
0.39" 10mm
Average rainfall days
6.5
7.9
8.9
Average snowfall
1.3" 33mm
1.85" 47mm
2.52" 64mm
Average snowfall days
7.5
8.8
9.8
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 2min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
7h 0min
6h 4min
6h 5min
Average sunshine days
20.9
19.9
15.4
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
26%
27%
28%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Basin, WY

Average temperature in January - Basin, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Basin, WY

Average pressure in January - Basin, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Basin, WY

Average wind speed in January - Basin, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Basin, WY

Average humidity in January - Basin, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (33%).

Average rainfall in January
Basin, WY

Average rainfall in January - Basin, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Basin, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Basin, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Basin, WY

Average snowfall in January - Basin, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Basin, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Basin, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Basin, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Basin, WY
  • 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: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Basin, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Basin, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Basin, WY

Average UV index in January - Basin, WY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Basin, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Basin, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Basin, WY

Average visibility in January - Basin, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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