January weather forecast
Beacon, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Beacon, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and lows at 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

In Beacon, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Beacon, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Beacon.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
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 Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest time of the year in Beacon is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Beacon, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Beacon?

In January, in Beacon, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Beacon have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Beacon is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Beacon, IA

Average temperature in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Beacon, IA

Average pressure in January - Beacon, 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
Beacon, IA

Average wind speed in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Beacon, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Beacon, IA

Average rainfall in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Beacon, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Beacon, IA

Average snowfall in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Beacon, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Beacon, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Beacon, IA

Average UV index in January - Beacon, 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
Beacon, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Beacon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Beacon, IA

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

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

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