January weather forecast
Independence, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Independence, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Independence, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Independence, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Independence, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Independence are January through March, November and December. In Independence, in January, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.1 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Independence, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, in Independence, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Independence?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Independence, reaching 48.4°F (9.1°C) at the peak and 34.3°F (1.3°C) at the low.

What is the average January temperature in Independence?

In Independence, 48.4°F (9.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Independence?

In January, the average relative humidity in Independence, Mississippi, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Independence in January?

In Independence, Mississippi, in January, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Independence in January?

In Independence, in January, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Independence?

In January, the average day length in Independence is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Independence?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Independence?

The average sunshine duration in January in Independence is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Independence?

The months with the lowest UV index in Independence are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January in Independence?

In Independence, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Independence, MS

Average temperature in January - Independence, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Independence, MS

Average pressure in January - Independence, MS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Independence, MS

Average wind speed in January - Independence, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Independence, MS

Average humidity in January - Independence, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Independence, MS

Average rainfall in January - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Independence, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Independence, MS

Average snowfall in January - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Independence, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Independence, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Independence, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Independence, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Independence, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Independence, MS

Average UV index in January - Independence, MS
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Independence, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Independence, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Independence, MS

Average visibility in January - Independence, MS
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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