January weather forecast
Castana, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Castana, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Castana, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Castana, in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Castana, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Castana, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28°F (-2.2°C) and as low as 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Castana, is 28°F (-2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Castana?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Castana, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Castana in January?

In Castana, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Castana, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Castana have in January?

In Castana, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Castana, IA

Average temperature in January - Castana, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Castana, IA

Average pressure in January - Castana, 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
Castana, IA

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

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
Castana, IA

Average humidity in January - Castana, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Castana, IA

Average rainfall in January - Castana, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Castana, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Castana, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Castana, IA

Average snowfall in January - Castana, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Castana, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Castana, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Castana, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Castana, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Castana, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Castana, IA

Average UV index in January - Castana, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Castana, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Castana, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Castana, IA

Average visibility in January - Castana, 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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