January weather forecast
Medford, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Medford, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and an average high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Medford are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Medford. In Medford, during January, snow falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.3 days and aggregates up to 37.17" (944mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Medford, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Medford, Wisconsin, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Medford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Medford?

Temperature records in Medford, Wisconsin, mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and lows at 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January in Medford?

In January, in Medford, the average high-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Medford?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Medford?

The average relative humidity in January in Medford, Wisconsin, is 92%.

What is the driest month in Medford?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Medford?

In Medford, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Medford?

In January, in Medford, Wisconsin, it is snowing for 20.9 days. Throughout January, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Medford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Medford, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Medford?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Medford, Wisconsin, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Medford?

The average sunshine duration in January in Medford is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Medford?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Medford?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Medford is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Medford, WI

Average temperature in January - Medford, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Medford, WI

Average pressure in January - Medford, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Medford, WI

Average wind speed in January - Medford, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Medford, WI

Average humidity in January - Medford, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Medford, WI

Average rainfall in January - Medford, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in January
Medford, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Medford, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Medford, WI

Average snowfall in January - Medford, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Medford, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Medford, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Medford, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medford, WI
  • 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: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Medford, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Medford, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Medford, WI

Average UV index in January - Medford, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Medford, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Medford, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in January
Medford, WI

Average visibility in January - Medford, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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