January weather forecast
Galt, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Galt, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and max 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Galt experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a minimum of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Galt, in January, during 12.4 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Galt, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.6 days and aggregates up to 18.11" (460mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Galt, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Galt, is 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Galt, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Galt is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Galt, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Galt, in January, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galt have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Galt is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Galt have in January?

In Galt, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Galt, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Galt, IA

Average temperature in January - Galt, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Galt, IA

Average pressure in January - Galt, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Galt, IA

Average wind speed in January - Galt, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Galt, IA

Average humidity in January - Galt, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Galt, IA

Average rainfall in January - Galt, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Galt, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Galt, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galt, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galt, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Galt, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galt, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galt, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Galt, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Galt, IA

Average UV index in January - Galt, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Galt, IA

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

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

Average visibility in January
Galt, IA

Average visibility in January - Galt, 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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