Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dakota City, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow. In Dakota City, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 18.11" (460mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in January?
Average temperature in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Dakota City, 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
Dakota City, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.96"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dakota City, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Dakota City, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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