January weather forecast
Medicine Lake, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Medicine Lake, Montana, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. During January, Medicine Lake observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Medicine Lake, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Medicine Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Medicine Lake, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. In Medicine Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.5 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Medicine Lake, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Medicine Lake, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Medicine Lake is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Medicine Lake?

During January, Medicine Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Medicine Lake?

The months with the highest humidity in Medicine Lake, Montana, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Medicine Lake?

In January, the average relative humidity in Medicine Lake, Montana, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Medicine Lake in January?

In Medicine Lake, in January, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Medicine Lake?

In Medicine Lake, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Medicine Lake?

The average day length in January is 8h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Medicine Lake?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Medicine Lake have in January?

In Medicine Lake, Montana, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Medicine Lake?

In Medicine Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average temperature in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Medicine Lake, MT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average wind speed in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average humidity in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

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Average rainfall in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average rainfall in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average snowfall in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and June (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average UV index in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in January
Medicine Lake, MT

Average visibility in January - Medicine Lake, MT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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