January weather forecast
Elkhart, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elkhart, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

In Elkhart, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the peak and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Elkhart is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elkhart, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Elkhart, 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

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?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elkhart, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elkhart, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elkhart, IA

Average temperature in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkhart, IA

Average pressure in January - Elkhart, 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
Elkhart, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkhart, IA

Average humidity in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkhart, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkhart, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkhart, IA

Average snowfall in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkhart, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkhart, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkhart, IA

Average UV index in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elkhart, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Elkhart, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Elkhart, IA

Average visibility in January - Elkhart, 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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