January weather forecast
Dexter, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Dexter, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°F (-2.2°C) and min 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

Dexter, Iowa, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dexter, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dexter, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest month in Dexter is January, with an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Dexter, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What are the most humid months?

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 January, the average relative humidity in Dexter is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dexter, Iowa, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Dexter have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Dexter is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Dexter.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dexter, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Dexter, IA

Average pressure in January - Dexter, 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
Dexter, IA

Average wind speed in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Dexter, IA

Average humidity in January - Dexter, 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
Dexter, IA

Average rainfall in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Dexter, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dexter, IA

Average snowfall in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dexter, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dexter, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dexter, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Dexter, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Dexter, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Dexter, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Dexter, IA

Average visibility in January - Dexter, 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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