January weather forecast
Clear Lake, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Clear Lake, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Clear Lake sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout January, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.2 snowfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Clear Lake, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Clear Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Clear Lake is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Clear Lake, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout January, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Clear Lake, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

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

In Clear Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Clear Lake, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average pressure in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average wind speed in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average humidity in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average rainfall in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average snowfall in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clear Lake, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average UV index in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Clear Lake, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Clear Lake, IA

Average visibility in January - Clear Lake, 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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