January weather in Pocatello, ID
The average temperature in Pocatello in January is 28.6°F (20.9°F–36.3°F). Average precipitation: 1.08 inches. Average snowfall is 5.5 inches.
January is a winter month in Pocatello, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 11m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
36.3°F
Avg Low
20.9°F
Precipitation
1.08 in
Snow
5.5 in
January records in Pocatello
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 48.0°F (2009) | -8.0°F (2016) | 0.18 in (2006) |
| January 2 | 48.9°F (2012) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.30 in (2026) |
| January 3 | 52.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2013) | 0.30 in (2006) |
| January 4 | 48.9°F (2025) | -2.0°F (2013) | 0.35 in (2022) |
| January 5 | 55.9°F (2012) | -2.0°F (2017) | 0.19 in (2026) |
| January 6 | 48.9°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2017) | 0.29 in (2023) |
| January 7 | 46.9°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2017) | 0.05 in (2022) |
| January 8 | 50.0°F (2009) | -2.9°F (2010) | 0.55 in (2005) |
| January 9 | 46.9°F (2007) | 12.9°F (2008) | 0.20 in (2018) |
| January 10 | 44.1°F (2007) | 7.0°F (2011) | 0.27 in (2019) |
| January 11 | 43.0°F (2006) | 3.0°F (2011) | 0.46 in (2006) |
| January 12 | 46.0°F (2010) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2015) |
| January 13 | 48.0°F (2018) | -7.1°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2024) |
| January 14 | 51.1°F (2012) | -7.1°F (2013) | 0.11 in (2020) |
| January 15 | 48.0°F (2006) | 0.0°F (2007) | 0.35 in (2023) |
| January 16 | 48.0°F (2020) | -5.1°F (2024) | 0.26 in (2016) |
| January 17 | 48.0°F (2011) | -2.9°F (2013) | 0.36 in (2019) |
| January 18 | 55.0°F (2015) | 3.9°F (2013) | 0.22 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 51.1°F (2018) | 3.9°F (2007) | 0.28 in (2012) |
| January 20 | 50.0°F (2019) | -5.1°F (2025) | 0.26 in (2016) |
| January 21 | 44.1°F (2009) | 3.9°F (2025) | 0.56 in (2012) |
| January 22 | 46.0°F (2024) | 1.0°F (2008) | 0.12 in (2010) |
| January 23 | 39.9°F (2005) | -5.1°F (2008) | 0.17 in (2024) |
| January 24 | 45.0°F (2018) | -2.0°F (2008) | 0.22 in (2017) |
| January 25 | 48.9°F (2012) | 1.9°F (2008) | 0.40 in (2009) |
| January 26 | 52.0°F (2015) | 5.0°F (2022) | 0.10 in (2012) |
| January 27 | 48.9°F (2015) | 1.9°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2006) |
| January 28 | 50.0°F (2024) | -0.9°F (2022) | 0.12 in (2023) |
| January 29 | 54.0°F (2024) | 3.0°F (2017) | 0.42 in (2016) |
| January 30 | 59.0°F (2018) | -14.1°F (2023) | 0.29 in (2016) |
| January 31 | 57.0°F (2024) | -11.0°F (2023) | 0.26 in (2010) |