January weather forecastSpirit Lake, ID

January

Weather in January

January in Spirit Lake, Idaho, is a cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

January's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C), hardly different from the previous month. Spirit Lake experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during January nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Spirit Lake, the average sunshine in January is 3.5h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in January, in Spirit Lake, is 32.7°F (0.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

In Spirit Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Spirit Lake is January, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

In Spirit Lake, in January, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

In Spirit Lake, the average day length in January is 8h and 55min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

In Spirit Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average wind speed in January: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average rainfall in January: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average snowfall in January: 16.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Spirit Lake, ID

  • Average visibility in January: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).