January weather forecast
Kicking Horse, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kicking Horse, Montana, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

With the start of January, Kicking Horse measures an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C), not significantly differing from December's 28.4°F (-2°C). Kicking Horse records an average temperature drop to a still freezing cold 18°F (-7.8°C) in January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Kicking Horse, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Kicking Horse, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.9 days and collects up to 13.5" (343mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kicking Horse, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In Kicking Horse, in January, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.91" (150mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kicking Horse, Montana, there are 67.1 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 58min.
On the first day of January in Kicking Horse, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kicking Horse, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Kicking Horse?

Kicking Horse in January has an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Kicking Horse?

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month in Kicking Horse.

What is the average humidity in January in Kicking Horse?

In Kicking Horse, Montana, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

How much does it rain in Kicking Horse in January?

In Kicking Horse, in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Kicking Horse?

In Kicking Horse, during January, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kicking Horse?

In January, the average day length in Kicking Horse, Montana, is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kicking Horse?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kicking Horse, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kicking Horse?

The month with the least sunshine in Kicking Horse is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kicking Horse have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kicking Horse is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kicking Horse?

In Kicking Horse, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average temperature in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average pressure in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average wind speed in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and December (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average humidity in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average rainfall in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average snowfall in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average UV index in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Kicking Horse, MT

Average visibility in January - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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