January weather forecast
Algona, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Algona, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Algona, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Algona, records 23.4°F (-4.8°C), while the low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Algona, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Algona, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Algona have in January?

The average day length in January in Algona is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Algona.

How many hours of sunshine does Algona have in January?

In Algona, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Algona, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Algona, IA

Average temperature in January - Algona, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Algona, IA

Average pressure in January - Algona, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Algona, IA

Average wind speed in January - Algona, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Algona, IA

Average humidity in January - Algona, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Algona, IA

Average rainfall in January - Algona, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Algona, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Algona, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Algona, IA

Average snowfall in January - Algona, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Algona, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Algona, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Algona, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Algona, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Algona, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Algona, IA

Average UV index in January - Algona, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Algona, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Algona, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Algona, IA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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