January weather forecast
Ericson, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ericson, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and a minimum average of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ericson, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Ericson, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Ericson's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) to a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Ericson, in January, the average high-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Ericson, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ericson, in January, during 7.6 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ericson?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Ericson, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Ericson, IA

Average temperature in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Ericson, IA

Average pressure in January - Ericson, 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
Ericson, IA

Average wind speed in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Ericson, IA

Average humidity in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Ericson, IA

Average rainfall in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Ericson, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ericson, IA

Average snowfall in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ericson, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ericson, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ericson, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Ericson, IA

Average UV index in January - Ericson, 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
Ericson, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Ericson, IA

Average visibility in January - Ericson, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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