January weather forecast
Fort Steele, WY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fort Steele, Wyoming, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Temperature

With the transition into January, Fort Steele notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C), closely resembling December. In January, the average low-temperature is an extreme cold 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fort Steele, in January, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Steele, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.7 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout January, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Steele, Wyoming, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.6 days and aggregates up to 33.39" (848mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Steele are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fort Steele, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fort Steele, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fort Steele, during January, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Fort Steele, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Fort Steele, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average temperature in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average pressure in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average wind speed in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average humidity in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (35%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average rainfall in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average snowfall in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average UV index in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Fort Steele, WY

Average visibility in January - Fort Steele, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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