January weather forecast
Sanford, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sanford, Mississippi, is another mild winter month, with an average temperature varying between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Sanford, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Sanford, Mississippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sanford, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sanford is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sanford are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard 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 - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. 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

What part of the year is the coldest in Sanford?

Sanford's January weather, with an average high temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and an average low temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Sanford in January?

In Sanford, in January, the average high-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sanford?

The average relative humidity in January in Sanford, Mississippi, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sanford in January?

In Sanford, Mississippi, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Sanford is 10h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sanford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanford, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in January?

In Sanford, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanford?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Sanford?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanford is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sanford, MS

Average temperature in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sanford, MS

Average wind speed in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sanford, MS

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, MS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

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

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Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sanford, MS

Average UV index in January - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Sanford, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Sanford, MS

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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