January weather forecast
Fort Laramie, WY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Fort Laramie marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still icy 37.4°F (3°C), a subtle shift from December's 36°F (2.2°C). In the month of January, the average temperature in Fort Laramie dips to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the most humid months in Fort Laramie, Wyoming.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Laramie are January through May, September through December. In Fort Laramie, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Laramie, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Fort Laramie is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, in Fort Laramie, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Fort Laramie is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fort Laramie in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Laramie during January are 37.4°F (3°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Fort Laramie?

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Laramie are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Laramie?

In Fort Laramie, the average relative humidity in January is 67%.

What is the driest month in Fort Laramie?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fort Laramie in January?

In Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fort Laramie in January?

In Fort Laramie, Wyoming, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Laramie have in January?

In Fort Laramie, Wyoming, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Laramie?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Laramie have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Laramie?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Laramie.

What is the UV index reading in January in Fort Laramie?

In Fort Laramie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average temperature in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average pressure in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average wind speed in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average humidity in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average rainfall in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average snowfall in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average UV index in January - Fort Laramie, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Fort Laramie, WY

Average visibility in January - Fort Laramie, 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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