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Mountain Home weather in January (Idaho, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Mountain Home in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Mountain Home typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Mountain Home in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 111 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mountain Home. May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mountain Home climate page with graphs.

 

Mountain Home, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
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).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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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