Missoula Weather in January

What's the weather like in Missoula (Montana) in January 2024?

The climate in Missoula during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Missoula and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

Missoula weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.1°C 30°F
Nightly temperature -10.1°C 13.8°F
Average temperature -5.6°C 21.9°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 7.8°C 46.1°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Missoula with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Missoula

Missoula average temperature in January

January rainfall

Missoula average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Missoula average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Missoula in January 2024.