January weather forecast
Afton, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Afton, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Afton experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Afton. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Afton reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 29.1°F (-1.6°C) at the peak and 15.8°F (-9°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Afton, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Afton, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Afton, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Afton have in January?

In Afton, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Afton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Afton, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Afton.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Afton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Afton, IA

Average temperature in January - Afton, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Afton, IA

Average pressure in January - Afton, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Afton, IA

Average wind speed in January - Afton, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Afton, IA

Average humidity in January - Afton, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Afton, IA

Average rainfall in January - Afton, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Afton, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Afton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Afton, IA

Average snowfall in January - Afton, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Afton, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Afton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Afton, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Afton, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Afton, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Afton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Afton, IA

Average UV index in January - Afton, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Afton, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Afton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Afton, IA

Average visibility in January - Afton, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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