January weather forecast
Ranchester, WY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Ranchester, Wyoming, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during January is a still subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Throughout January, the average low-temperature dips to a still freezing cold 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Ranchester is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ranchester, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ranchester, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ranchester, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.75" (146mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 snowfall days, and 46.3" (1176mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Ranchester is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Ranchester, the average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ranchester are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Ranchester?

The high-temperature in Ranchester during January is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ranchester?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ranchester?

In January, in Ranchester, Wyoming, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ranchester in January?

In Ranchester, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ranchester have in January?

The average day length in January in Ranchester, Wyoming, is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ranchester?

On the first day of January in Ranchester, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ranchester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Ranchester is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ranchester?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Ranchester?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ranchester, Wyoming, 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
Ranchester, WY

Average temperature in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Ranchester, WY

Average pressure in January - Ranchester, 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
Ranchester, WY

Average wind speed in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Ranchester, WY

Average humidity in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Ranchester, WY

Average rainfall in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Ranchester, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ranchester, WY

Average snowfall in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ranchester, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ranchester, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ranchester, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Ranchester, WY

Average UV index in January - Ranchester, 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
Ranchester, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Ranchester, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Ranchester, WY

Average visibility in January - Ranchester, 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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