January weather forecast
Wright, WY

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Weather in January

With the arrival of the New Year, the winter season in Wright, Wyoming is in full swing. The temperature sees a dip with minimums reaching down to 17.6°F (-8°C) while high temperatures average about 30.4°F (-0.9°C). This month sees more days under cloud cover when compared to the following month. As the city feels the sting of winter, snowfall is a common occurrence with roughly 2.01" (51mm) averaging over seven days. The sun sets early, offering roughly 9.4 hours of daylight, fostering a cozy, winter feel throughout the city.

Temperature

Wright's average high-temperature marks a still freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) with the advent of January, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. In January, the temperature drops to an average of 17.6°F (-8°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Wright, Wyoming, is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Wright, in January, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Wright, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.5 days and aggregates up to 19.53" (496mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Wright is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wright are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Wright, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wright, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wright have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wright?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Wright, Wyoming, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Wright, WY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Wright, WY

Average pressure in January - Wright, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wright, WY

Average wind speed in January - Wright, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Wright, WY

Average humidity in January - Wright, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Wright, WY

Average rainfall in January - Wright, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Wright, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Wright, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wright, WY

Average snowfall in January - Wright, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wright, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Wright, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wright, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

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: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wright, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Wright, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wright, WY

Average UV index in January - Wright, 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, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Wright, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Wright, 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 16).

Average visibility in January
Wright, WY

Average visibility in January - Wright, 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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