January weather in West Salem, WI
The average temperature in West Salem in January is 16.0°F (8.3°F–23.6°F). Average precipitation: 1.12 inches. Average snowfall is 10.5 inches.
January is a winter month in West Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 4m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
23.6°F
Avg Low
8.3°F
Precipitation
1.12 in
Snow
10.5 in
January records in West Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 43.0°F (2007) | -16.1°F (2018) | 0.60 in (2007) |
| January 2 | 39.0°F (2020) | -11.9°F (2010) | 0.44 in (2005) |
| January 3 | 39.0°F (2007) | -13.0°F (2010) | 0.40 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 46.9°F (2007) | -13.0°F (2010) | 0.13 in (2009) |
| January 5 | 48.9°F (2019) | -13.0°F (2015) | 0.09 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 52.0°F (2012) | -13.0°F (2017) | 0.27 in (2005) |
| January 7 | 46.9°F (2012) | -14.1°F (2022) | 0.32 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 52.0°F (2003) | -11.9°F (2015) | 1.21 in (2026) |
| January 9 | 52.0°F (2003) | -4.0°F (2010) | 0.30 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 50.0°F (2002) | -11.9°F (2016) | 0.75 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 51.1°F (2012) | -11.9°F (2016) | 0.12 in (2011) |
| January 12 | 46.9°F (2002) | -8.0°F (2016) | 0.48 in (2024) |
| January 13 | 46.0°F (2026) | -9.9°F (2018) | 0.24 in (2009) |
| January 14 | 37.9°F (2002) | -13.0°F (2005) | 0.34 in (2001) |
| January 15 | 39.0°F (2023) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.22 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 39.9°F (2006) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.49 in (2023) |
| January 17 | 43.0°F (2025) | -16.1°F (2009) | 0.24 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 44.1°F (2013) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.29 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 46.0°F (2013) | -15.0°F (2008) | 0.33 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 44.1°F (2018) | -15.0°F (2008) | 0.21 in (2000) |
| January 21 | 39.0°F (2017) | -20.0°F (2025) | 0.14 in (2017) |
| January 22 | 37.9°F (2002) | -17.0°F (2011) | 0.97 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 51.1°F (2002) | -24.0°F (2026) | 0.14 in (2012) |
| January 24 | 39.9°F (2015) | -18.9°F (2026) | 0.94 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 37.9°F (2006) | -15.0°F (2019) | 0.48 in (2017) |
| January 26 | 53.1°F (2002) | -17.0°F (2022) | 0.25 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 53.1°F (2002) | -9.0°F (2019) | 0.25 in (2004) |
| January 28 | 52.0°F (2002) | -2.9°F (2004) | 0.23 in (2019) |
| January 29 | 48.9°F (2013) | -25.1°F (2019) | 0.31 in (2006) |
| January 30 | 57.0°F (2025) | -31.0°F (2019) | 0.47 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 46.9°F (2024) | -29.0°F (2019) | 0.33 in (2003) |