January weather forecast
Buffalo Center, IA

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Weather in January

Weather in Buffalo Center, Iowa remains substantially cold come January. It marks the time when locals endure the brunt of the winter season while temperatures fall as low as 9.9°F (-12.3°C). Heavy snowfall is frequent, with the city blanketed in white and twinkling under sunlight with limited daylight hours. Gusts reaching up to 17.3mph (27.8km/h) create harsh and blustery conditions. It's a time when residents bundle up in their warmest attire, ready to brave the frosty, humidity-laden weather.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) respectively, January is Buffalo Center's coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Buffalo Center.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo Center, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Buffalo Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 22.05" (560mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Buffalo Center, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high temperatures of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and lows of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), January is the coldest month in Buffalo Center.

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Buffalo Center are 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month in Buffalo Center?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Center have in January?

In Buffalo Center, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo Center have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average temperature in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average pressure in January - Buffalo Center, 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
Buffalo Center, IA

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average humidity in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average UV index in January - Buffalo Center, 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
Buffalo Center, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Buffalo Center, IA

Average visibility in January - Buffalo Center, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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