January weather forecast
Fayette, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fayette, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Temperature

In Fayette, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and reaching a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fayette, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:18 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 in Fayette are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Fayette, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Fayette, is 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fayette, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fayette?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:18 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 long on average sun shines in January?

In Fayette, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fayette, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Fayette, IA

Average pressure in January - Fayette, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fayette, IA

Average wind speed in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

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
Fayette, IA

Average humidity in January - Fayette, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Fayette, IA

Average rainfall in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Fayette, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fayette, IA

Average snowfall in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fayette, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fayette, 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
Fayette, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Fayette, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Fayette, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Fayette, IA

Average visibility in January - Fayette, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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