January weather forecast
Medicine Bow, WY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and max 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In January, Medicine Bow experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in December to a still freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C) is noted during the nights in January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Medicine Bow, during January, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Medicine Bow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.5 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Medicine Bow, during January, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Medicine Bow, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.3 days and aggregates up to 29.57" (751mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Medicine Bow, Wyoming, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Medicine Bow?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Medicine Bow, Wyoming, in January, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Medicine Bow, during January, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Medicine Bow, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Medicine Bow, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

When is 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 Medicine Bow, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average temperature in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°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 (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average pressure in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average wind speed in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average humidity in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average rainfall in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average snowfall in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medicine Bow, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average UV index in January - Medicine Bow, 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
Medicine Bow, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Medicine Bow, WY

Average visibility in January - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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