January weather forecast
Ridgeland, MS

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Weather in January

January sees the Midwest city of Ridgeland, Mississippi, graced with the chill of winter. The city experiences noticeable shifts in weather, particularly, lower mercury levels to an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) crossed with cooler high temperatures at 54.7°F (12.6°C). Notably, it marks one of the months with the fewest daylight hours of about 10.3 hours. Despite this lack of sunlight, the weather is typically clear, offering suitable conditions for outdoor enthusiasts. Winter's tightly wrapped grip also means the city witnesses an unraveling of snowfall, however, only minimal with 0.35" (9mm).

Temperature

Ridgeland's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeland, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ridgeland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ridgeland, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, in Ridgeland, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Ridgeland, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Ridgeland?

In Ridgeland, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 54.7°F (12.6°C) at the peak and 38.5°F (3.6°C) at the lowest.

What are the temperatures in Ridgeland in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Ridgeland, is 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ridgeland?

In January, the average relative humidity in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Ridgeland in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ridgeland?

The month with the most snowfall in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Ridgeland?

January is the first month it typically snows in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Throughout January, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Ridgeland is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ridgeland?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgeland, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ridgeland?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ridgeland?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Ridgeland?

In Ridgeland, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
57.2°F 14°C
54.7°F 12.6°C
59.4°F 15.2°C
Average low temperature
42.4°F 5.8°C
38.5°F 3.6°C
43°F 6.1°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
7.7mph 12.4km/h
8mph 12.9km/h
8mph 12.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.2mph 13.2km/h
8.5mph 13.7km/h
8.5mph 13.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.7mph 20.4km/h
12.9mph 20.8km/h
12.9mph 20.8km/h
Average humidity
80%
77%
80%
Average rainfall
2.56" 65mm
2.83" 72mm
2.8" 71mm
Average rainfall days
11.5
10.4
11.8
Average snowfall
0" 0mm
0.35" 9mm
0.04" 1mm
Average snowfall days
0.3
1
0.4
Average daylight
10h 1min
10h 2min
11h 1min
Average sunshine
5h 0min
5h 2min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
17.8
18.3
13.5
Average UV index
3
3
4
Average cloud cover
47%
42%
48%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average temperature in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average pressure in January - Ridgeland, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average wind speed in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average humidity in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average rainfall in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average snowfall in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ridgeland, MS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgeland, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Ridgeland, MS

Average visibility in January - Ridgeland, 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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