January weather forecast
Elwood, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elwood, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and max 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Elwood's January weather, with an average high temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average low temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Elwood.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Elwood, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and reaching a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

How cold is it in Elwood in January?

In January, in Elwood, the average high-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.4 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elwood, in January, during 5.4 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elwood, in January, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elwood, IA

Average temperature in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Elwood, IA

Average pressure in January - Elwood, 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
Elwood, IA

Average wind speed in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Elwood, IA

Average humidity in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Elwood, IA

Average rainfall in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Elwood, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elwood, IA

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

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

Average snowfall days in January
Elwood, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elwood, 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: 3h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Elwood, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Elwood, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elwood, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Elwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Elwood, IA

Average visibility in January - Elwood, 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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