January weather forecast
Blockton, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Blockton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Blockton, in January, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. 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.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Blockton, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Blockton have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Blockton, IA

Average temperature in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average pressure in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average wind speed in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average humidity in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average rainfall in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average snowfall in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average UV index in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Blockton, 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
Blockton, IA

Average visibility in January - Blockton, 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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