January weather forecast
Border Plains, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Border Plains, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 25.2°F (-3.8°C) at the peak and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) at the low.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Border Plains, during January, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these 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. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is January in Border Plains?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Border Plains, is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Border Plains, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Border Plains have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Border Plains have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Border Plains, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Border Plains, IA

Average temperature in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Border Plains, IA

Average pressure in January - Border Plains, 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
Border Plains, IA

Average wind speed in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Border Plains, IA

Average humidity in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Border Plains, IA

Average rainfall in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Border Plains, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Border Plains, IA

Average snowfall in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Border Plains, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Border Plains, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 6min).

  • 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
Border Plains, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Border Plains, IA

Average UV index in January - Border Plains, 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
Border Plains, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Border Plains, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Border Plains, IA

Average visibility in January - Border Plains, 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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