The weather in January in Mississippi

It's cool in January in Mississippi with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 7°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Mississippi, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2022, Mississippi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 225 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,8 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Mississippi

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mississippi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Mississippi New York
Average temperature 14°C 5°C
Max. temperature 18°C 11°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 225 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 17 days 12 days
Total snowfall 2,8 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 2 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Mississippi with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Mississippi is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Mississippi, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Mississippi

Temperature in January in Mississippi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Mississippi, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Mississippi

Total precipitation in January in Mississippi over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Mississippi

Snowfall in January in Mississippi per year

Daily UV index in January in Mississippi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Mississippi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Mississippi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mississippi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.