January weather forecast
Baxter, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Baxter, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Baxter is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, in Baxter, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
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. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Baxter?

Baxter reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 26.6°F (-3°C) at the peak and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Baxter?

In Baxter, 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Baxter?

January is the most humid month in Baxter, Iowa, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in Baxter?

The average relative humidity in January in Baxter, Iowa, is 84%.

What is the driest month in Baxter?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Baxter?

In Baxter, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Baxter?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Baxter?

In Baxter, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Baxter have in January?

In Baxter, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Baxter?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Baxter, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Baxter?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Baxter, Iowa, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Baxter?

The average sunshine duration in January in Baxter, Iowa, is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Baxter?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Baxter, Iowa, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Baxter?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Baxter, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Baxter, IA

Average temperature in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Baxter, IA

Average pressure in January - Baxter, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Baxter, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Baxter, IA

Average humidity in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Baxter, IA

Average rainfall in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Baxter, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Baxter, IA

Average snowfall in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Baxter, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Baxter, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Baxter, IA

Average UV index in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Baxter, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Baxter, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Baxter, IA

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

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

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