January weather forecastPayette, ID

January

Weather in January

Payette, Idaho experiences quite a chilly start to the year in January. The winter weather is fully set in, significantly colder when compared to the tail end of the previous year. It is the coldest month in terms of both minimum and maximum temperatures with lows of 23°F (-5°C) and highs only reaching up to 35.2°F (1.8°C). The month is characterized by high humidity levels and the ground is often covered in a blanket of snow. As the city gears up for spring, the weather continues to be a mix of icy temperatures and cloudy skies towards February.

Temperature

Payette notes an average high-temperature of a still icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in January, hardly diverging from December. An average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) is expected in Payette, Idaho, during January.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Payette, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Payette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.3 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Payette, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Payette, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 15.67" (398mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Payette, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Payette, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Payette, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

In Payette, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Payette, Idaho, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

In Payette, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST.

In Payette, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Payette, ID

  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Payette, ID

  • Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Payette, ID

  • Average wind speed in January: 3.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Payette, ID

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

Average rainfall in January
Payette, ID

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in January
Payette, ID

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Payette, ID

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Payette, ID

  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Payette, ID

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Payette, ID

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Payette, ID

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Payette, ID

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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