January weather forecast
Fairfax, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fairfax, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Fairfax, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fairfax, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain in Fairfax when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fairfax, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fairfax is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Fairfax, IA

Average temperature in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfax, IA

Average pressure in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfax, IA

Average wind speed in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfax, IA

Average humidity in January - Fairfax, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfax, IA

Average rainfall in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfax, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfax, IA

Average snowfall in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfax, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Fairfax, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfax, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfax, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfax, IA

Average UV index in January - Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfax, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Fairfax, IA

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

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

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