January weather forecast
Decatur City, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Decatur City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and as low as 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Decatur City. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month 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: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Decatur City witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is January in Decatur City?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Decatur City, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Decatur City, during January, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Decatur City have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Decatur City, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Decatur City?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Decatur City, IA

Average temperature in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Decatur City, IA

Average pressure in January - Decatur City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Decatur City, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Decatur City, IA

Average humidity in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Decatur City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Decatur City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Decatur City, IA

Average UV index in January - Decatur City, 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
Decatur City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Decatur City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Decatur City, IA

Average visibility in January - Decatur City, 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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