January weather forecast
Dougherty, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dougherty, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.9°F (-11.7°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Dougherty notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dougherty, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.47" (139mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dougherty, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Dougherty experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Dougherty, records 23.4°F (-4.8°C), while the low-temperature is 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Dougherty, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dougherty have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dougherty?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dougherty, IA

Average temperature in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Dougherty, IA

Average pressure in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dougherty, IA

Average wind speed in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Dougherty, IA

Average humidity in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Dougherty, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Dougherty, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dougherty, IA

Average snowfall in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dougherty, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dougherty, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dougherty, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dougherty, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Dougherty, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Dougherty, IA

Average visibility in January - Dougherty, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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