Helena (MT)
January
Weather in Helena, Montana for January 2026
Your guide to Helena weather in January - trends and predictions
Helena typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 9 snowy days.
According to Helena snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Thursday, January 22.So far, January 2026 in Helena is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.5 °F.
The forecast for the next days in Helena predicts temperatures to be around 5 °F, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Helena at the beginning of January is 1.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 5.6 °F by the end of January.
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17
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5
Rainy days
9
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-1°/-11°
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9 km/h
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78 %
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Helena Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Helena
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January weather in Helena day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 |  Light freezing rain | 2° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Light freezing rain | 3° /-4° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-5° | 3.3 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| Jan. 4 |  Patchy moderate snow | 4° /-6° | 1.5 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Light freezing rain | 1° /-7° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-6° | 1.2 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 7 |  Overcast | 0° /-7° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-10° | 2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Overcast | 0° /-8° | 0.8 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 10 |  Patchy rain possible | 4° /-6° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Patchy moderate snow | 3° /-4° | 4.7 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Light freezing rain | 3° /-3° | 1.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Light freezing rain | 3° /-4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 |  Partly cloudy | 6° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 |  Sunny | 3° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 |  Cloudy | 2° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Light freezing rain | 2° /-11° | 0.9 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Light freezing rain | -11° /-21° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Sunny | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Sunny | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Partly cloudy | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Light freezing rain | 3° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Partly cloudy | 4° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Sunny | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Sunny | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Partly cloudy | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Cloudy | 1° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Overcast | 4° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Helena in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Helena forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Helena in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Helena during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Helena during January?
In January, Helena can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 42.1 mm across approximately 5 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Helena in January 2026?
Helena experiences an average snowfall of 17.8 cm during January, occurring over 9 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Helena during January?
The average wind speed in Helena during January is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Helena snow forecast January 2026
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On average, Helena sees 9 snowy days during January, with approximately 17.8 cm of total snowfall.
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Typically, Helena has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 42.1 mm of rainfall.
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