January weather forecast
Lima, MT

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lima, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature registers at a still freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C), nearly identical to December's 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Lima's nights in January cool down to an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lima. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Lima, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Lima, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.9 days and aggregates up to 31.65" (804mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lima 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 in Lima.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Lima?

January temperatures in Lima vary between a high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Lima?

The months with the highest humidity in Lima are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lima?

The average relative humidity in January in Lima, Montana, is 86%.

What is the driest month in Lima?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lima. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lima?

In January, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lima in January?

In Lima, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Lima, Montana, is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lima?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lima?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lima, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lima have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Lima is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Lima?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lima, Montana, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average pressure in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average humidity in January
Lima, MT

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lima, MT

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Lima, MT

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lima, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lima, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average UV index in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lima, MT

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).

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Average visibility in January
Lima, MT

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).

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