January weather forecast
Bedford, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Bedford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bedford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Bedford, in January, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Bedford?

In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bedford have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Bedford, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Bedford, IA

Average temperature in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°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
Bedford, IA

Average pressure in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bedford, IA

Average wind speed in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Bedford, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bedford, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Bedford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Bedford, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bedford, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Bedford, IA

Average visibility in January - Bedford, 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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