January weather forecast
Lancaster, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Lancaster are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lancaster, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Lancaster experiences an average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lancaster, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Lancaster, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in January?

In Lancaster, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lancaster is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, WI

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lancaster, WI

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, WI

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lancaster, WI

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, WI

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, WI

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Lancaster, WI

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lancaster, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Lancaster, WI

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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