January weather forecast
Duncan, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Duncan, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.4°F (-12°C) and an average high of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Duncan's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C), is the coldest in 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. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Duncan, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.2 snowfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Duncan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Duncan, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a low of 10.4°F (-12°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Duncan, records 22.8°F (-5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 10.4°F (-12°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Duncan, 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 4.3 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Duncan, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Duncan, in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Duncan have in January?

In Duncan, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Duncan, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Duncan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.8°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 (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Duncan, IA

Average pressure in January - Duncan, 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
Duncan, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Duncan, IA

Average humidity in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Duncan, IA

Average rainfall in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Duncan, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Duncan, IA

Average snowfall in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Duncan, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Duncan, 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
Duncan, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Duncan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Duncan, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Duncan, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Duncan, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Duncan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Duncan, IA

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

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

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