January weather forecast
Atlantic, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Atlantic, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

Atlantic's January weather, with an average high temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Atlantic, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Atlantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.3 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Atlantic witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Atlantic, is 28.4°F (-2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Atlantic, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Atlantic, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Atlantic, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Atlantic are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Atlantic, IA

Average temperature in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Atlantic, IA

Average pressure in January - Atlantic, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Atlantic, IA

Average wind speed in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Atlantic, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Atlantic, IA

Average rainfall in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Atlantic, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Atlantic, IA

Average snowfall in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Atlantic, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Atlantic, 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
Atlantic, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Atlantic, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Atlantic, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Atlantic, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Atlantic, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Atlantic, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Atlantic, IA

Average visibility in January - Atlantic, 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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