January weather forecast
Fossil, OR

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fossil, Oregon, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Fossil's entry into January measures an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. January generally records an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Fossil, in January, during 14 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fossil, there are 131.9 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Fossil. In Fossil, in January, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fossil, there are 31.3 snowfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fossil is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Fossil?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Fossil, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Fossil?

The most humid month in Fossil is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fossil?

The average relative humidity in January in Fossil is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fossil in January?

In Fossil, Oregon, during January, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Fossil?

In Fossil, Oregon, in January, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Fossil is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fossil?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fossil, Oregon, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fossil?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fossil?

In Fossil, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fossil?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fossil, Oregon.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fossil?

In Fossil, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fossil, OR

Average temperature in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fossil, OR

Average pressure in January - Fossil, OR
  • 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 August (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fossil, OR

Average wind speed in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fossil, OR

Average humidity in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fossil, OR

Average rainfall in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fossil, OR

Average rainfall days in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fossil, OR

Average snowfall in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fossil, OR

Average snowfall days in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fossil, OR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fossil, OR

Average sunshine days in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fossil, OR

Average UV index in January - Fossil, OR
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fossil, OR

Average cloud cover in January - Fossil, OR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Fossil, OR

Average visibility in January - Fossil, OR
  • 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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