January weather forecastMoorcroft, WY
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Moorcroft, Wyoming, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and min 17.6°F (-8°C).Temperature
January's presence records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C), closely mirroring December's climate. Moorcroft's nights in January experience an average temperature drop to a still freezing cold 17.6°F (-8°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Moorcroft, in January, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Moorcroft, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.5 days and aggregates up to 19.53" (496mm) of snow.Daylight
In Moorcroft, Wyoming, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Moorcroft, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average high temperature in January: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average rainfall in January: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average rainfall days in January: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average snowfall in January: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average snowfall days in January: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Moorcroft, WY
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in January
Moorcroft, WY
- 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).
