January weather forecastReno, NV
January
Weather in January
Reno, Nevada ushers in the year with winter’s chill, demanding everyone bundle up. Marked decreases in temperature from December, Reno witnesses high and low temperatures of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively. Despite being one of the colder months, January offers relatively clear skies with fewer daylight hours. The city keeps a steady blanket of snow, but daytime offers some relief with an average six hours of sunshine. The weather conditions encourage Reno residents to enjoy cozy indoor activities and snow sports.Temperature
The dawn of January sees an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C), subtly contrasting with December's 38.3°F (3.5°C). Reno experiences a mean temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) during January nights.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Reno, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.7 rainfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Reno, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Reno, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) of snow.Daylight
In Reno, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm PST.
Sunshine
In Reno, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Reno, NV
- Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Reno, NV
- Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Reno, NV
- Average wind speed in January: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
Average humidity in January
Reno, NV
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (28%).
Average rainfall in January
Reno, NV
- Average rainfall in January: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.16").
Average rainfall days in January
Reno, NV
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Reno, NV
- Average snowfall in January: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Reno, NV
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Reno, NV
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Reno, NV
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Reno, NV
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Reno, NV
- Average cloud cover in January: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in January
Reno, NV
- 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).
