January weather forecastSterling, UT

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sterling, Utah, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Sterling, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Sterling, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

In Sterling, in January, the average high-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

In Sterling, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

In Sterling, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

On the first day of January in Sterling, Utah, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST.

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Sterling, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sterling are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

31.5°F

34°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7mph

5.2mph

6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.7

15.7

11.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sterling, UT

Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (31.5°F).

Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Sterling, UT

Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sterling, UT

Average wind speed in January: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sterling, UT

Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (35%).

Average rainfall in January
Sterling, UT

Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Sterling, UT

Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sterling, UT

Average snowfall in January: 9.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sterling, UT

Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sterling, UT

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 30min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sterling, UT

Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sterling, UT

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sterling, UT

Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Sterling, UT

Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).