January weather forecast
Buchanan, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Buchanan, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and max 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Buchanan. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Buchanan. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Buchanan, Iowa, is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Buchanan?

January, with its high-temperature average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 14.5°F (-9.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Buchanan in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Buchanan?

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month in Buchanan?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, in January, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Buchanan?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Buchanan in January?

In January, in Buchanan, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Buchanan have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Buchanan?

On the first day of January in Buchanan, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Buchanan?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Buchanan have in January?

In Buchanan, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Buchanan?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Buchanan?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Buchanan, IA

Average temperature in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Buchanan, IA

Average pressure in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buchanan, IA

Average wind speed in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Buchanan, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Buchanan, IA

Average rainfall in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Buchanan, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buchanan, IA

Average snowfall in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buchanan, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Buchanan, 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
Buchanan, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buchanan, 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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Buchanan, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Buchanan, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Buchanan, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Buchanan, IA

Average visibility in January - Buchanan, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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