January weather forecastStanley, ID

January
Weather in January
January greets Stanley with the heart of winter, blanketing the town in heavy snow. The month holds the year's lowest average temperatures, from a chilly 5.7°F (-14.6°C) at night, to daytime high of only 25.9°F (-3.4°C) along with 14.69" (373mm) of snowfall in 17.3 days. The days remain short with the sun barely peeking out. This contributes to the quiet, tranquil mood of this winter gateway, perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace.Temperature
The onset of January marks an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C), hardly differing from December's 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In January, Stanley experiences an average nighttime temperature of 5.7°F (-14.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 89%.Rainfall
In Stanley, during January, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Stanley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.2 days and collects up to 19.25" (489mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Stanley, in January, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 14.69" (373mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Stanley, there are 131.3 snowfall days, and 100.24" (2546mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Stanley, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:47 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January through March and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Stanley, ID
- Average high temperature in January: 25.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 5.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (5.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Stanley, ID
- Average pressure in January: 30.26"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Stanley, ID
- Average wind speed in January: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and October (4.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Stanley, ID
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (44%).
Average rainfall in January
Stanley, ID
- Average rainfall in January: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.63").
Average rainfall days in January
Stanley, ID
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Stanley, ID
- Average snowfall in January: 14.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (16.77").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Stanley, ID
- Average snowfall days in January: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Stanley, ID
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Stanley, ID
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Stanley, ID
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Stanley, ID
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in January
Stanley, ID
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (3mi).





