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Mountain Home Weather in January

In Mountain Home, January brings low daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to -5°C (23°F). Some snow/rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Mountain Home in January

Historically, the month has about 10 days of snow/rain, averaging 31 mm (1.2 in) in total. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Mountain Home in January

In January, Mountain Home gets low temperatures, with highs of 4°C (39°F). Nights cool to around -5°C (23°F). January is part of the winter season. Expect a distinctly cold feel throughout the day, not just overnight. Nights are well below freezing at -5°C (23°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Sunshine in Mountain Home in January

The area enjoys a balanced 111 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mountain Home. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Mountain Home Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C (23°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm (1.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 111 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
* Data from: Boise, the United States of America (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Mountain Home in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Mountain Home in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Mountain Home in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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