January weather forecast
Salem, AR

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Salem, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Salem is 74%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in January, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Salem, Arkansas. In Salem, during January, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Salem is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Salem, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Salem, Arkansas, is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Salem are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Salem?

With average high temperatures of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and lows of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), January is the coldest month in Salem, Arkansas.

Is January cold in Salem?

The high-temperature during January is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salem?

In Salem, Arkansas, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Salem?

In January, in Salem, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Salem?

In Salem, Arkansas, the average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?

On the first day of January in Salem, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Salem, Arkansas, is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salem?

The months with the lowest UV index in Salem are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Salem, AR

Average temperature in January - Salem, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salem, AR

Average pressure in January - Salem, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salem, AR

Average wind speed in January - Salem, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salem, AR

Average humidity in January - Salem, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salem, AR

Average rainfall in January - Salem, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salem, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salem, AR

Average snowfall in January - Salem, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salem, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salem, AR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, AR
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salem, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salem, AR

Average UV index in January - Salem, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salem, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Salem, AR

Average visibility in January - Salem, AR
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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