January weather forecast
Laurel, MT

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Weather in January

On the coldest month of the year, Laurel, Montana has a high average temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and its lowest at 19.4°F (-7°C), with the humidity at its peak, the highest throughout the year at 76%. Although the temperatures are low, it also brings clear skies, with a cloud cover of only 38%, leading to longer sunshine hours. It's a brisk start to the year with strong winds, even potentially reaching around 17.3mph (27.8km/h). Considering the weather conditions, it's no surprise that this month experiences quite a few snowfall days. Despite the below-freezing temperatures, there's a certain charm to Laurel's winter weather.

Temperature

Laurel notes an average high-temperature of a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) in January, displaying minor variation from December. The nights of January in Laurel anticipate an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Laurel, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Laurel, Montana. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Laurel, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In Laurel, during January, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.1 days and aggregates up to 15.75" (400mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Laurel is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of January in Laurel, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Laurel, Montana, is 5.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Laurel. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Laurel?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Laurel?

January is the most humid month in Laurel, Montana, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in January in Laurel?

The average relative humidity in January in Laurel is 76%.

What is the driest month in Laurel?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Laurel, Montana. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Laurel?

In Laurel, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Laurel?

In Laurel, Montana, during January, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Laurel, Montana, is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Laurel?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Laurel?

The average sunshine duration in January in Laurel, Montana, is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Laurel?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Laurel?

In Laurel, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
31.3°F -0.4°C
32.5°F 0.3°C
32.9°F 0.5°C
Average low temperature
18.5°F -7.5°C
19.4°F -7°C
18.3°F -7.6°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.1mph 14.6km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
8.7mph 14km/h
Average max. wind speed
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.1mph 16.3km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.6mph 26.7km/h
17.3mph 27.8km/h
15mph 24.1km/h
Average humidity
74%
76%
75%
Average rainfall
0.31" 8mm
0.28" 7mm
0.35" 9mm
Average rainfall days
3.2
3
2.6
Average snowfall
2.36" 60mm
2.01" 51mm
2.68" 68mm
Average snowfall days
8.5
7.7
8.9
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 1min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
5h 5min
5h 5min
5h 4min
Average sunshine days
22.5
22.1
18.4
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
39%
38%
43%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Laurel, MT

Average temperature in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Laurel, MT

Average pressure in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Laurel, MT

Average wind speed in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Laurel, MT

Average humidity in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Laurel, MT

Average rainfall in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Laurel, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Laurel, MT

Average snowfall in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Laurel, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 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
Laurel, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Laurel, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Laurel, MT

Average UV index in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Laurel, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Laurel, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in January
Laurel, MT

Average visibility in January - Laurel, MT
  • 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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