January weather forecast
Decorah, IA

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Weather in January

January holds the depths of winter for Decorah, Iowa, with the chill of the season truly taking hold. Residents and visitors alike should prepare for lower temperatures, generally falling from 22.3°F (-5.4°C) to 9.7°F (-12.4°C), as the month progresses. Accumulated snowfall becomes a regular occurrence, transforming the city into a picturesque winter wonderland. The reduced daylight hours highlight the winter season's undeniable presence. Yet despite the cold, a certain beauty accompanies the covering of snow and the crisp, clean air.

Temperature

Decorah notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Decorah, Iowa. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Decorah, Iowa. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Decorah, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Decorah, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January in Decorah, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Decorah are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Decorah?

January tends to be the coldest month in Decorah, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

How cold is January in Decorah?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Decorah?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Decorah, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in January in Decorah?

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

What is the driest month in Decorah?

The month with the least rainfall in Decorah is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Decorah?

In Decorah, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Decorah in January?

In Decorah, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Decorah have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Decorah?

On the first day of January in Decorah, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Decorah?

The month with the least sunshine in Decorah, Iowa, is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Decorah have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Decorah is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Decorah?

The months with the lowest UV index in Decorah are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Decorah?

In Decorah, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Decorah, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Decorah, IA

Average pressure in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Decorah, IA

Average wind speed in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Decorah, IA

Average humidity in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Decorah, IA

Average rainfall in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Decorah, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Decorah, IA

Average snowfall in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Decorah, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Decorah, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Decorah, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Decorah, IA

Average UV index in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Decorah, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Decorah, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Decorah, IA

Average visibility in January - Decorah, 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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