January weather forecast
Columbia, TN

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Weather in January

January witnesses a transition from the chilly climate of the late year to the gradual onset of warmer days. The temperatures still linger in the cold domain with an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low as significant as 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The advent of a new year brings with it considerable cloud cover and the sight of lightly lined snow. Though the snowfall amount is at 0.79" (20mm), it often exceeds this level. January is the start of a new weather cycle and foreshadows what will come later in the year.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Columbia, Tennessee, is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, in Columbia, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 38.43" (976mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Columbia, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Columbia, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Columbia.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Columbia?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Columbia, registering a high temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What are the temperatures in Columbia in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Columbia, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Columbia?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in January?

In January, in Columbia, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Columbia in January?

In Columbia, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Columbia, the average day length in January is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Columbia?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Columbia?

The months with the least sunshine in Columbia are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in January?

In Columbia, Tennessee, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Columbia, TN

Average temperature in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbia, TN

Average pressure in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Columbia, TN

Average wind speed in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbia, TN

Average humidity in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbia, TN

Average rainfall in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbia, TN

Average snowfall in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbia, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbia, TN

Average UV index in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbia, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Columbia, TN

Average visibility in January - Columbia, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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