January weather forecast
Athelstan, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Athelstan, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Athelstan, in January, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Athelstan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Athelstan?

Athelstan's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and lows of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Athelstan, is 30.7°F (-0.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Athelstan, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Athelstan, in January, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Athelstan, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Athelstan, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Athelstan have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Athelstan, IA

Average temperature in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Athelstan, IA

Average pressure in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Athelstan, IA

Average wind speed in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Athelstan, IA

Average humidity in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Athelstan, IA

Average rainfall in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Athelstan, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athelstan, IA

Average snowfall in January - Athelstan, 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
Athelstan, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athelstan, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Athelstan, IA

Average UV index in January - Athelstan, 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
Athelstan, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Athelstan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Athelstan, IA

Average visibility in January - Athelstan, 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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