January weather forecast
Altus, OK

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Weather in January

January in Altus, Oklahoma sees an interesting mix of winter weather conditions. Cold and crisp temperatures are on display, with a high seldom going beyond the 52.3°F (11.3°C) mark, and lows getting quite frosty at 33.4°F (0.8°C). The first month of the year also sees a modest amount of snowfall, signaling the peak of winter. Though January sees sporadic rainfall, the skies are not always gloomy, with relatively low cloud cover. Mornings reveal frosty dew drops, as the brightness of the waking sun gleams on the sleepy town.

Temperature

During January, the average high-temperature in Altus is a still cool 52.3°F (11.3°C), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. In the month of January, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 56%.

Rainfall

In Altus, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.5 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Altus, Oklahoma, are January through April, November and December. In Altus, during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Altus, there are 5.8 snowfall days, and 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Altus, Oklahoma, is 7.1h.

UV index

In Altus, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Altus in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Altus, Oklahoma, are 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Altus?

In Altus, the average relative humidity in January is 56%.

How many days does it rain in January in Altus?

In Altus, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Altus?

In Altus, during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Altus have in January?

The average day length in January in Altus is 10h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Altus?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Altus, Oklahoma, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Altus?

In Altus, Oklahoma, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Altus?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Altus, Oklahoma, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Altus, OK

Average temperature in January - Altus, OK
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Altus, OK

Average pressure in January - Altus, OK
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Altus, OK

Average wind speed in January - Altus, OK
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Altus, OK

Average humidity in January - Altus, OK
  • Average humidity in January: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in January
Altus, OK

Average rainfall in January - Altus, OK
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in January
Altus, OK

Average rainfall days in January - Altus, OK
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Altus, OK

Average snowfall in January - Altus, OK
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Altus, OK

Average snowfall days in January - Altus, OK
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Altus, OK

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Altus, OK
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Altus, OK

Average sunshine days in January - Altus, OK
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Altus, OK

Average UV index in January - Altus, OK
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Altus, OK

Average cloud cover in January - Altus, OK
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in January
Altus, OK

Average visibility in January - Altus, OK
  • 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).

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