January weather forecastLima, MT
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lima, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C).Temperature
The ushering in of January brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C), closely mirroring the 24.3°F (-4.3°C) of December. In January, the average low-temperature is a frigid cold 10.8°F (-11.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Lima are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Lima, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.9 snowfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lima, MT
- Average high temperature in January: 27°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (9.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Lima, MT
- Average pressure in January: 30.25"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Lima, MT
- Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Lima, MT
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (43%).
Average rainfall in January
Lima, MT
- Average rainfall in January: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in January
Lima, MT
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lima, MT
- Average snowfall in January: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lima, MT
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lima, MT
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lima, MT
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Lima, MT
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Lima, MT
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in January
Lima, MT
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).





