January weather forecastOxford, MS
January
Weather in January
In Oxford, Mississippi, January rings in the new year with chilly weather. Compared to the preceding December, the temperatures dip a bit, marking the commencement of frosty mornings. Despite the cold air, balmy afternoons are not a rarity, with a maximum recorded temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C). Principal features of the weather in this period amount to a slightly higher humidity paired with modest hours of daylight. As January draws to a close, Oxford's citizens embrace a milder climate, preparing for the shift in weather that February will bring.Temperature
Oxford's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oxford, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Oxford, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Oxford, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.Daylight
In Oxford, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.On the first day of January in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Oxford is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Oxford are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in January leads to these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Oxford, MS
- Average high temperature in January: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Oxford, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Oxford, MS
- Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Oxford, MS
- Average humidity in January: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Oxford, MS
- Average rainfall in January: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").
Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, MS
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Oxford, MS
- Average snowfall in January: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, MS
- Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oxford, MS
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min
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: 4h and 54min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, MS
- Average sunshine days in January: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Oxford, MS
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Oxford, MS
- Average cloud cover in January: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Oxford, 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).
