January weather forecast
Buffalo Heights, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Buffalo Heights, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Buffalo Heights's January weather reaches an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Buffalo Heights, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo Heights, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Buffalo Heights, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Buffalo Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Buffalo Heights, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

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

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Buffalo Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average temperature in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average humidity in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Buffalo Heights, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo Heights, 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
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average visibility in January - Buffalo Heights, 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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