January weather in Missoula, MT
The average temperature in Missoula in January is 27.0°F (19.8°F–34.1°F). Average precipitation: 1.24 inches. Average snowfall is 12.5 inches.
January is a winter month in Missoula, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 14 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 44m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
34.1°F
Avg Low
19.8°F
Precipitation
1.24 in
Snow
12.5 in
January records in Missoula
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 48.9°F (1998) | -27.0°F (1979) | 0.45 in (1997) |
| January 2 | 48.0°F (2007) | -15.0°F (1978) | 0.30 in (1998) |
| January 3 | 48.9°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1972) | 0.25 in (1978) |
| January 4 | 48.9°F (2012) | -13.0°F (1972) | 0.20 in (1982) |
| January 5 | 48.0°F (1984) | -16.1°F (1979) | 0.44 in (1980) |
| January 6 | 44.1°F (2001) | -20.0°F (1979) | 0.85 in (1969) |
| January 7 | 48.9°F (2002) | -20.9°F (1979) | 0.30 in (1969) |
| January 8 | 46.9°F (1983) | -20.0°F (1979) | 0.60 in (1990) |
| January 9 | 53.1°F (1990) | -15.0°F (1979) | 0.60 in (2013) |
| January 10 | 48.0°F (1995) | -13.0°F (1973) | 0.60 in (1997) |
| January 11 | 51.1°F (1983) | -13.0°F (1993) | 0.56 in (1972) |
| January 12 | 45.0°F (1983) | -11.9°F (1997) | 0.35 in (1980) |
| January 13 | 48.0°F (1983) | -11.0°F (1993) | 0.30 in (1975) |
| January 14 | 54.0°F (1994) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.26 in (1995) |
| January 15 | 46.9°F (1974) | -8.0°F (2005) | 0.48 in (1977) |
| January 16 | 46.0°F (1974) | -7.1°F (1987) | 0.52 in (2011) |
| January 17 | 45.0°F (1971) | -8.0°F (1984) | 0.30 in (1975) |
| January 18 | 55.9°F (1994) | -11.9°F (1984) | 0.60 in (2012) |
| January 19 | 52.0°F (1994) | -14.1°F (1984) | 0.73 in (2012) |
| January 20 | 46.9°F (1994) | -13.0°F (1984) | 0.21 in (1967) |
| January 21 | 51.1°F (2005) | -9.0°F (2008) | 0.38 in (1979) |
| January 22 | 45.0°F (1994) | -4.0°F (1982) | 0.50 in (1993) |
| January 23 | 55.0°F (2005) | -5.1°F (1969) | 0.95 in (1982) |
| January 24 | 53.1°F (1994) | -14.1°F (1969) | 1.08 in (1982) |
| January 25 | 48.9°F (1998) | -9.9°F (1969) | 0.61 in (1975) |
| January 26 | 48.9°F (2003) | -11.9°F (1972) | 0.34 in (1978) |
| January 27 | 46.9°F (1971) | -15.0°F (1972) | 0.23 in (1970) |
| January 28 | 51.1°F (1984) | -18.0°F (1972) | 0.15 in (1996) |
| January 29 | 53.1°F (1999) | -16.1°F (1991) | 0.23 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 57.9°F (1989) | -15.0°F (1979) | 0.34 in (1974) |
| January 31 | 57.0°F (1992) | -20.0°F (1996) | 0.44 in (2003) |