January weather forecast
Dow City, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dow City, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14°F (-10°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dow City, in January, during 10.2 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dow City, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Dow City's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) to a low of 14°F (-10°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27°F (-2.8°C) and 14°F (-10°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Dow City is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dow City, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dow City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Dow City is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Dow City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Dow City, IA

Average temperature in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in January
Dow City, IA

Average pressure in January - Dow City, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dow City, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Dow City, IA

Average humidity in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dow City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dow City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Dow City, IA

Average UV index in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Dow City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Dow City, IA

Average visibility in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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