January weather forecast
Wapiti, WY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wapiti, Wyoming, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

The start of January sees the average high-temperature at a still freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C), showing little difference from December's 27.7°F (-2.4°C). During the month of January, Wapiti experiences a steady low-temperature average of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

In Wapiti, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Wapiti, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.3 snowfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Wapiti, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Wapiti, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wapiti, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wapiti, in January, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Wapiti, the average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Wapiti, WY

Average temperature in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Wapiti, WY

Average pressure in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wapiti, WY

Average wind speed in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Wapiti, WY

Average humidity in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Wapiti, WY

Average rainfall in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Wapiti, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wapiti, WY

Average snowfall in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wapiti, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wapiti, 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 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wapiti, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Wapiti, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Wapiti, WY

Average UV index in January - Wapiti, 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
Wapiti, WY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Wapiti, WY

Average visibility in January - Wapiti, 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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