January weather forecastClifton, ID

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Clifton, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and an average high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

As Clifton steps into January, the average high-temperature holds at a still freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Clifton reports a consistent average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) throughout January nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in January, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.4 rainfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:40 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 are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in January, in Clifton, is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

In Clifton, in January, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Clifton is January, when snow falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

In Clifton, during January, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

The month with the least sunshine in Clifton is January, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Clifton, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average snowfall in January: 16.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Clifton, 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
Clifton, ID

  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

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 10).

Average visibility in January
Clifton, ID

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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