January weather forecast
De Soto, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in De Soto, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as De Soto's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In De Soto, in January, during 8.9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 7.32" (186mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

De Soto witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 28°F (-2.2°C) and the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In De Soto, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In De Soto, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In De Soto, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does De Soto have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in De Soto?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
De Soto, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
De Soto, IA

Average pressure in January - De Soto, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
De Soto, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
De Soto, IA

Average humidity in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
De Soto, IA

Average rainfall in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
De Soto, IA

Average rainfall days in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
De Soto, IA

Average snowfall in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
De Soto, IA

Average snowfall days in January - De Soto, 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
De Soto, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - De Soto, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
De Soto, IA

Average sunshine days in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
De Soto, IA

Average UV index in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
De Soto, IA

Average cloud cover in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
De Soto, IA

Average visibility in January - De Soto, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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