Gallatin Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Gallatin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
102 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-12.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Gallatin January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin, with average highs near 6.2°C and lows around -3.1°C (mean 1.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Gallatin January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Gallatin was 2023 — when the month averaged 6°C — while the coldest was 1985 at -3.6°C. Typical January days reach 6.2°C with nights near -3.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-1.4°C→1.9°C+3.3°C
Max Temp3.3°C→6.7°C+3.4°C
Min Temp-6.0°C→-3.0°C+3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-4.0°C–-1.5°C4 yr (9%)
-1.5°C–1.0°C17 yr (38%)
1.0°C–3.5°C13 yr (29%)
3.5°C–6.0°C11 yr (24%)

Gallatin January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Gallatin, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1999 with 212 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 15 mm.

Gallatin January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gallatin during January averages 85%. The most humid January was 1991 at 92%, and the least humid was 1981 at 78%.

Gallatin January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 2.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gallatin. The sunniest January was 1986 at 2.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1994, 2017 and 2024 at 1.8.

Gallatin January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gallatin during January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest January was 1982 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1984, 2001 and 2011 at 1.8 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Gallatin

🌅
Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Gallatin

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Gallatin Weather by Month

Gallatin January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-0.2°C2.1°C2.1°C1.4°C2.4°C+2.6°C
Avg High4.5°C6.6°C6.8°C6.0°C7.1°C+2.6°C
Avg Low-4.8°C-2.4°C-2.5°C-3.3°C-2.4°C+2.4°C
Avg Rain82 mm113 mm105 mm90 mm130 mm+49 mm

Extreme January Records in Gallatin

🔥Warmest January22.7°C2022
🧊Coldest January-24.8°C1994
🌧️Wettest January212 mm1999
🏜️Driest January15 mm1986
🌬️Windiest January2.9 m/s1982

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Gallatin have risen by about 3.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -24.8°C (1994) to a record high of 22.7°C (2022).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm, with a wettest year of 212 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Gallatin?

A quieter season to visit Gallatin

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and June tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Gallatin. That said, January — with days averaging 6.2°C and nights around -3.1°C (mean 1.6°C) and higher rainfall (102 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Gallatin's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Gallatin Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin, with average highs near 6.2°C and lows around -3.1°C (mean 1.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 102 mm of rainfall in Gallatin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 212 mm (1999), and the driest just 15 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.3°C to 6.7°C and overnight lows from -6°C to -3°C over the same span.
January Weather in Gallatin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20254.7°C-0.2°C-5.2°C15.8°C-14.7°C96 mm79%2 m/s2.5
20245.6°C0.8°C-4.0°C16.2°C-15.1°C143 mm83%2.4 m/s1.8
2023 🔥10.9°C6.0°C1.1°C20.6°C-4.8°C145 mm86%2.3 m/s2.1
20224.7°C-0.2°C-5.1°C22.7°C-11.8°C151 mm85%2.3 m/s2.4
20217.6°C3.0°C-1.6°C21.7°C-5.4°C91 mm86%2.1 m/s2.2
20209.1°C4.8°C0.4°C20.0°C-8.8°C156 mm89%2.1 m/s1.9
20196.6°C2.3°C-2.0°C18.0°C-12.0°C117 mm86%2.2 m/s2.1
20184.7°C-0.3°C-5.3°C17.1°C-15.1°C52 mm81%2.3 m/s2.5
201710.1°C5.7°C1.4°C19.9°C-13.3°C105 mm86%2.3 m/s1.8
20165.0°C0.6°C-3.9°C17.7°C-12.3°C51 mm85%2.2 m/s2.4
20155.7°C1.0°C-3.8°C15.6°C-16.7°C57 mm83%2 m/s2.3
20143.0°C-2.1°C-7.3°C11.6°C-16.4°C61 mm79%2.6 m/s2.5
20137.9°C3.1°C-1.7°C20.9°C-8.3°C159 mm86%2.3 m/s2.2
20129.6°C4.3°C-1.0°C16.6°C-6.8°C113 mm85%2.5 m/s2.1
20114.5°C0.0°C-4.4°C13.3°C-11.8°C70 mm83%1.8 m/s2
20102.7°C-1.0°C-4.8°C14.3°C-11.2°C116 mm87%2.1 m/s2.2
20094.9°C0.3°C-4.2°C17.0°C-16.1°C141 mm85%2.2 m/s2.1
20085.3°C0.7°C-3.9°C19.3°C-13.9°C98 mm83%2.3 m/s2.2
20077.6°C3.1°C-1.3°C19.1°C-13.0°C97 mm85%2.3 m/s2.1
200611.2°C5.9°C0.5°C20.9°C-4.4°C170 mm83%2.7 m/s2.3
20058.2°C4.0°C-0.1°C18.6°C-12.6°C132 mm89%2.4 m/s1.9
20046.3°C1.5°C-3.3°C20.0°C-13.2°C95 mm82%2.4 m/s2.5
20033.2°C-1.3°C-5.8°C13.2°C-15.4°C37 mm85%2.1 m/s2.4
20028.9°C4.1°C-0.6°C21.4°C-10.3°C130 mm86%2.2 m/s2.4
20014.8°C0.4°C-4.0°C16.3°C-10.6°C72 mm85%1.8 m/s2.3
20007.4°C2.5°C-2.5°C20.1°C-10.9°C77 mm80%2.4 m/s2.2
1999 🌧️8.1°C3.5°C-1.0°C19.4°C-12.7°C212 mm87%2.7 m/s1.9
19989.8°C5.2°C0.6°C20.7°C-8.4°C118 mm88%1.9 m/s2
19975.5°C0.9°C-3.7°C19.6°C-15.7°C111 mm87%2.6 m/s2.3
19964.3°C0.2°C-3.9°C18.1°C-11.3°C104 mm88%2.6 m/s1.9
19956.5°C2.1°C-2.3°C19.0°C-14.3°C113 mm87%2.3 m/s1.9
19941.7°C-2.6°C-6.8°C10.9°C-24.8°C119 mm89%2.2 m/s1.8
19938.3°C3.4°C-1.5°C15.8°C-6.2°C76 mm85%2.2 m/s1.9
19926.8°C2.4°C-2.1°C12.7°C-14.5°C78 mm89%2 m/s2.2
19915.9°C1.7°C-2.5°C11.7°C-11.1°C86 mm92%2.1 m/s1.9
19909.4°C4.5°C-0.4°C17.0°C-5.6°C108 mm86%2.3 m/s2.1
19899.3°C4.4°C-0.5°C17.6°C-5.2°C146 mm87%2.1 m/s2.2
19883.6°C-0.8°C-5.2°C16.2°C-13.1°C101 mm84%2.4 m/s2.3
19874.8°C0.8°C-3.2°C11.6°C-14.6°C60 mm89%2.1 m/s2.1
19866.3°C1.0°C-4.3°C17.8°C-14.7°C15 mm79%2.3 m/s2.6
1985 ❄️0.7°C-3.6°C-8.0°C17.1°C-24.0°C80 mm89%2.5 m/s2.2
19842.5°C-1.6°C-5.7°C12.3°C-20.9°C43 mm90%1.8 m/s2.2
19835.3°C1.1°C-3.0°C12.1°C-10.2°C69 mm87%2.1 m/s—
19824.1°C-1.4°C-7.0°C18.4°C-23.3°C181 mm84%2.9 m/s—
19813.7°C-1.3°C-6.3°C14.9°C-14.8°C41 mm78%2 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Gallatin January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gallatin in January?▼

The average high in January is around 6.2°C with lows near -3.1°C (mean 1.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gallatin in January?▼

January averages 102 mm of rainfall in Gallatin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 212 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest January on record in Gallatin?▼

The hottest January reached 22.7°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -24.8°C in 1994.

Has January in Gallatin gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 3.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.3°C to 6.7°C and overnight lows from -6°C to -3°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Gallatin?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Gallatin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 6.2°C daytime highs and -3.1°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Gallatin?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Gallatin, averaging 1.6°C.

What should I pack for Gallatin in January?▼

For January in Gallatin, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.2°C and lows of -3.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Gallatin humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Gallatin in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 2.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1982).

Which January had the most rainfall in Gallatin?▼

The wettest January on record was 1999 with 212 mm. On average, January sees 102 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Gallatin behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.