January weather forecastSleeping Buffalo, MT
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sleeping Buffalo, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C).Temperature
On the advent of January, Sleeping Buffalo's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) from December's 24.8°F (-4°C). In the month of January, the average low-temperature usually rests at an extreme cold 10.8°F (-11.8°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sleeping Buffalo, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.9 snowfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Sleeping Buffalo is 8h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average high temperature in January: 24.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).
Average pressure in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average rainfall in January: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average snowfall in January: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average cloud cover in January: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in January
Sleeping Buffalo, MT
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
