January weather forecast
Dover Mills, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Dover Mills, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Dover Mills, Iowa. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dover Mills are January through May, October through December. In Dover Mills, in January, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, 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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Dover Mills, the average high-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dover Mills, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Dover Mills, in January, during 14.5 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dover Mills have in January?

In Dover Mills, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:42 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Dover Mills, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average temperature in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average pressure in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average wind speed in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average humidity in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average rainfall in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average snowfall in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dover Mills, 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 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
Dover Mills, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average UV index in January - Dover Mills, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Dover Mills, IA

Average visibility in January - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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