January weather forecastForrest City, AR
January
Weather in January
The month of January signals the start of a new year and brings with it some of the coldest temperatures in Forrest City, Arkansas, USA. With noticeable snowfall of 0.16" (4mm) and a chilling average low temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), there is a definite winter vibe in the air. People bundle up in layers to brave the outdoors as the days remain relatively cloudy, with cloud coverage reaching up to 43%. January winds are brisk, creating an even colder feel on some days. While Forrest City experiences a fair share of cloudy skies, breaks in this cloudy cover allow for an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.Temperature
Forrest City's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Forrest City, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forrest City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forrest City, in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Forrest City, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Forrest City, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.UV index
In Forrest City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average high temperature in January: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average rainfall in January: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, July and August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average snowfall in January: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average UV index in January: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Forrest City, AR
- Average cloud cover in January: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in January
Forrest City, AR
- 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).





