January weather forecast
Diagonal, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Diagonal, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Diagonal, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Diagonal, in January, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Diagonal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.9 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Diagonal are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Diagonal, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Diagonal's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Diagonal, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Diagonal, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Diagonal?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Diagonal have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Diagonal, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Diagonal, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Diagonal, IA

Average temperature in January - Diagonal, 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
Diagonal, IA

Average pressure in January - Diagonal, 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
Diagonal, IA

Average wind speed in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Diagonal, IA

Average humidity in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Diagonal, IA

Average rainfall in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Diagonal, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Diagonal, IA

Average snowfall in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Diagonal, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Diagonal, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Diagonal, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Diagonal, IA

Average UV index in January - Diagonal, 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
Diagonal, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Diagonal, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Diagonal, IA

Average visibility in January - Diagonal, 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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