January weather forecast
Franklin, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Franklin, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Franklin's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) to a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, Iowa, in January, during 6 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Franklin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Franklin is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Franklin experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature in Franklin during January is 30.2°F (-1°C) and the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Franklin, in January, during 9.2 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Franklin.

How many hours of sunshine does Franklin have in January?

In Franklin, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Franklin?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Franklin, IA

Average temperature in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Franklin, IA

Average pressure in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Franklin, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Franklin, IA

Average humidity in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Franklin, IA

Average rainfall in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Franklin, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Franklin, IA

Average snowfall in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Franklin, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Franklin, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Franklin, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Franklin, IA

Average UV index in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Franklin, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Franklin, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Franklin, IA

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

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

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