January weather forecast
Columbus, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Columbus, Missouri, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Columbus is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Columbus is January, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, Missouri, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Columbus?

January proves to be the coldest month in Columbus, Missouri, recording an average maximum temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is January in Columbus?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Columbus, is 37.8°F (3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

The average relative humidity in January in Columbus is 74%.

What is the driest month in Columbus?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Columbus. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Columbus in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in January?

In Columbus, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbus?

On the first day of January in Columbus, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Columbus?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Columbus, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Columbus is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Columbus?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Columbus?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus, Missouri, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, MO

Average temperature in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°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 (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbus, MO

Average pressure in January - Columbus, MO
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Columbus, MO

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbus, MO

Average humidity in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbus, MO

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbus, MO

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Columbus, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbus, MO

Average UV index in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
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
Columbus, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Columbus, MO

Average visibility in January - Columbus, MO
  • 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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