January weather forecast
Carter Lake, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Carter Lake, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Carter Lake's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Carter Lake, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carter Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 9.65" (245mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Carter Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carter Lake. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Carter Lake?

Carter Lake, Iowa, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

How cold is it in Carter Lake in January?

January temperatures in Carter Lake, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Carter Lake?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January in Carter Lake?

The average relative humidity in January in Carter Lake is 80%.

What is the driest month in Carter Lake?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Carter Lake?

In Carter Lake, during January, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carter Lake in January?

In Carter Lake, Iowa, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Carter Lake?

In January, the average day length in Carter Lake, Iowa, is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Carter Lake?

On the first day of January in Carter Lake, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Carter Lake?

The month with the least sunshine in Carter Lake, Iowa, is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Carter Lake?

In Carter Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carter Lake?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Carter Lake?

In Carter Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average temperature in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average pressure in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average wind speed in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average humidity in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average rainfall in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average snowfall in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Carter Lake, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average UV index in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Carter Lake, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Carter Lake, IA

Average visibility in January - Carter Lake, 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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