January weather forecastWhitfield, MS

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Whitfield, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Whitfield, in January, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

The average relative humidity in January in Whitfield is 77%.

In Whitfield, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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

In Whitfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading 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
Whitfield, MS

  • Average high temperature in January: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.7°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 (38.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Whitfield, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Whitfield, MS

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Whitfield, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Whitfield, MS

  • Average rainfall in January: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Whitfield, MS

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Whitfield, MS

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Whitfield, 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 and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min

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 18min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Whitfield, MS

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Whitfield, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Whitfield, 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).

Average visibility in January
Whitfield, 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).