January weather forecast
Calmar, IA

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Weather in January

The cold season starts in Calmar, Iowa at the beginning of the New Year with January typically seeing the very lowest thermometer readings with the high being 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and the low only 9.7°F (-12.4°C). Frequent snowfall can turn the city into a winter wonderland, creating breathtaking scenes. The frosty conditions extend into the night as the temperatures plunge, making for chilly evenings. Even in the daylight, warmth is a scarce commodity while brisk winds add a biting chill to the already frigid conditions. Despite the biting cold, many find beauty in the stark, snowy landscape that the first month of the year presents.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated. In Calmar, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Calmar, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

How cold is January?

In Calmar, 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.7°F (-12.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Calmar is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Calmar is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Calmar, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Calmar have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index in Calmar is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Calmar, IA

Average temperature in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Calmar, IA

Average pressure in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Calmar, IA

Average wind speed in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Calmar, IA

Average humidity in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Calmar, IA

Average rainfall in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Calmar, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Calmar, IA

Average snowfall in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Calmar, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Calmar, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Calmar, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Calmar, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Calmar, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Calmar, IA

Average visibility in January - Calmar, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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