January weather forecast
Cherokee, IA

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Cherokee, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

Temperature

Cherokee's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) to a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cherokee, in January, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a minimum average of 12°F (-11.1°C).

How cold is January in Cherokee?

The high-temperature, in January, in Cherokee, records 24.4°F (-4.2°C), while the low-temperature is 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

What is the driest month in Cherokee?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Cherokee, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Cherokee, Iowa, in January, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Cherokee have in January?

In Cherokee, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cherokee?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cherokee is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cherokee, IA

Average temperature in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in January
Cherokee, IA

Average pressure in January - Cherokee, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cherokee, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Cherokee, IA

Average humidity in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cherokee, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Cherokee, IA

Average UV index in January - Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Cherokee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Cherokee, IA

Average visibility in January - Cherokee, 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).

Cherokee, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location