January weather forecastAtomic City, ID

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Atomic City, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

Atomic City records a slight change with January's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C) from December's 25.3°F (-3.7°C). During the nights in January, the temperature averages to an extreme cold 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Atomic City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.2 days and collects up to 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Atomic City, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.2 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Atomic City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during January is 26.6°F (-3°C) and the low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In Atomic City, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Atomic City, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

In Atomic City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average pressure in January: 30.29"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average snowfall in January: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Atomic City, ID

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).