January weather forecast
Balfour, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Balfour, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Balfour, in January, during 8.4 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Balfour, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Balfour, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Balfour, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Balfour are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Balfour, the average high-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Balfour, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Balfour in January?

In January, in Balfour, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Balfour have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Balfour have in January?

In Balfour, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Balfour, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Balfour, IA

Average temperature in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°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
Balfour, IA

Average pressure in January - Balfour, 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
Balfour, IA

Average wind speed in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Balfour, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Balfour, IA

Average rainfall in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Balfour, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Balfour, IA

Average snowfall in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Balfour, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Balfour, 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 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Balfour, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Balfour, IA

Average UV index in January - Balfour, 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
Balfour, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Balfour, IA

Average visibility in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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