January weather forecastBasalt, ID
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Basalt, Idaho, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°F (-2.2°C) and min 14.7°F (-9.6°C).Temperature
The advent of January sees the average high-temperature at a still freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C), subtly shifted from December's 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Basalt's temperature in January lowers to a consistent average of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) during the nights.Humidity
The most humid month in Basalt, Idaho, is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
In Basalt, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall in Basalt is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, in Basalt, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Basalt are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Basalt, ID
- Average high temperature in January: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Basalt, ID
- Average pressure in January: 30.3"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Basalt, ID
- Average wind speed in January: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
Average humidity in January
Basalt, ID
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).
Average rainfall in January
Basalt, ID
- Average rainfall in January: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Basalt, ID
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Basalt, ID
- Average snowfall in January: 7.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Basalt, ID
- Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Basalt, ID
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Basalt, ID
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).
Average UV index in January
Basalt, ID
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Basalt, ID
- Average cloud cover in January: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in January
Basalt, 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).
