January weather forecast
Idaho City, ID

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Weather in January

January is a cold month in Idaho City, marking the onset of winter. Low temperatures reaching 19.8°F (-6.8°C) coupled with high ones barely scraping 32.5°F (0.3°C) emphasize the season's bite. Snowfall quite dominates the precipitation scene, transforming the city into a winter wonderland, while the daylight lasts for a very limited time, hinting at the lengthy nights typical of this period. The relative scarcity of sunshine, amounting to 5.3 hours per day on average indicates that many a day in January dawns somber and overcast.

Temperature

Idaho City marks the start of January with an average high-temperature of a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from December's 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average low-temperature, in January, is a subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Idaho City.

Rainfall

In Idaho City, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Idaho City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.4 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Idaho City, Idaho. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Idaho City is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, in Idaho City, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Idaho City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Idaho City?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Idaho City, Idaho, are 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Idaho City?

January is the most humid month in Idaho City, Idaho, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Idaho City?

In January, the average relative humidity in Idaho City is 85%.

How much does it rain in Idaho City in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Idaho City?

The month with the most snowfall in Idaho City, Idaho, is January, when snow falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 20.59" (523mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Idaho City in January?

In Idaho City, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 20.59" (523mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Idaho City?

The average day length in January in Idaho City is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Idaho City?

On the first day of January in Idaho City, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Idaho City?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in January in Idaho City?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Idaho City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Idaho City, ID

Average temperature in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Idaho City, ID

Average pressure in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Idaho City, ID

Average wind speed in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Idaho City, ID

Average humidity in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (33%).

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Average rainfall in January
Idaho City, ID

Average rainfall in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in January
Idaho City, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Idaho City, ID

Average snowfall in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 20.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (20.59").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Idaho City, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Idaho City, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Idaho City, ID

Average UV index in January - Idaho 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Idaho City, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Idaho City, ID

Average visibility in January - Idaho City, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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, February and December (5mi).

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