January weather forecast
Elkport, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elkport, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elkport, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a minimum average of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Elkport, is 23.7°F (-4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Elkport are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elkport, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elkport, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elkport?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkport have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Elkport, IA

Average temperature in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°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 (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkport, IA

Average pressure in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elkport, IA

Average wind speed in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkport, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkport, IA

Average rainfall in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkport, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkport, IA

Average snowfall in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkport, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkport, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Elkport, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkport, IA

Average UV index in January - Elkport, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Elkport, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Elkport, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Elkport, IA

Average visibility in January - Elkport, 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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