January weather in Columbia Falls, MT
The average temperature in Columbia Falls in January is 23.7°F (16.3°F–31.0°F). Average precipitation: 1.40 inches. Average snowfall is 13.9 inches.
January is a winter month in Columbia Falls, and is cooler than the annual average of 43.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 14 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 32m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
31.0°F
Avg Low
16.3°F
Precipitation
1.40 in
Snow
13.9 in
January records in Columbia Falls
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 53.1°F (1939) | -36.9°F (1979) | 0.60 in (1899) |
| January 2 | 52.0°F (1939) | -24.0°F (1979) | 0.70 in (1899) |
| January 3 | 48.0°F (1909) | -27.0°F (1979) | 0.75 in (1913) |
| January 4 | 50.0°F (2012) | -24.0°F (1979) | 0.81 in (1937) |
| January 5 | 52.0°F (2012) | -29.9°F (1979) | 0.93 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 53.1°F (1903) | -27.9°F (1979) | 0.55 in (2022) |
| January 7 | 55.0°F (1902) | -26.0°F (1937) | 0.61 in (1945) |
| January 8 | 46.9°F (1945) | -27.0°F (1979) | 0.49 in (1978) |
| January 9 | 50.0°F (1953) | -27.9°F (1979) | 0.48 in (1953) |
| January 10 | 48.0°F (1923) | -22.0°F (1909) | 0.34 in (2006) |
| January 11 | 48.0°F (1932) | -34.1°F (1909) | 0.36 in (1972) |
| January 12 | 50.0°F (1945) | -28.8°F (2024) | 0.40 in (1977) |
| January 13 | 48.9°F (1900) | -32.8°F (2024) | 0.39 in (1980) |
| January 14 | 48.0°F (1921) | -26.0°F (1972) | 0.50 in (2000) |
| January 15 | 48.0°F (1921) | -27.8°F (2024) | 0.39 in (1974) |
| January 16 | 48.0°F (1974) | -20.9°F (1916) | 0.50 in (1899) |
| January 17 | 50.0°F (1919) | -23.1°F (1930) | 0.84 in (2024) |
| January 18 | 54.0°F (1919) | -26.0°F (1943) | 0.37 in (1921) |
| January 19 | 52.0°F (1919) | -18.9°F (1935) | 0.75 in (1950) |
| January 20 | 48.0°F (1944) | -27.0°F (1937) | 0.63 in (1943) |
| January 21 | 45.0°F (1903) | -26.0°F (1927) | 0.56 in (1943) |
| January 22 | 48.9°F (1910) | -18.9°F (1962) | 0.48 in (1954) |
| January 23 | 52.0°F (1931) | -23.1°F (1929) | 1.04 in (1982) |
| January 24 | 53.1°F (1953) | -16.1°F (1930) | 0.96 in (1981) |
| January 25 | 51.1°F (1935) | -24.0°F (1950) | 0.59 in (1964) |
| January 26 | 52.0°F (1899) | -27.9°F (1957) | 0.58 in (1915) |
| January 27 | 55.9°F (1934) | -26.0°F (1980) | 0.41 in (1970) |
| January 28 | 48.0°F (1952) | -27.9°F (1980) | 0.41 in (1907) |
| January 29 | 46.9°F (1971) | -27.9°F (1950) | 0.83 in (1908) |
| January 30 | 51.1°F (1971) | -38.0°F (1950) | 0.46 in (1986) |
| January 31 | 50.0°F (1971) | -38.0°F (1950) | 0.60 in (1899) |