January weather forecast
Bancroft, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Bancroft, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Bancroft, Iowa, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bancroft, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Bancroft, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bancroft, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bancroft, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, in Bancroft, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Bancroft is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Bancroft?

The coldest temperatures in Bancroft occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January in Bancroft?

The high-temperature in Bancroft during January is 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Bancroft?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Bancroft?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Bancroft?

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

How much does it rain in Bancroft in January?

In Bancroft, in January, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bancroft in January?

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

What is the average length of the day in January in Bancroft?

The average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bancroft?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bancroft?

The month with the least sunshine in Bancroft, Iowa, is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bancroft?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Bancroft?

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

Average temperature in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average pressure in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average wind speed in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average humidity in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average rainfall in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average snowfall in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bancroft, 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 0min).

  • 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
Bancroft, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average UV index in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA

Average visibility in January - Bancroft, 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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