January weather forecast
Garden City, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Garden City, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Temperature

Garden City's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Garden City are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Garden City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

How cold is January?

In Garden City, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Garden City, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Garden City, in January, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in January?

In Garden City, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Garden City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Garden City, IA

Average pressure in January - Garden City, 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
Garden City, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Garden City, IA

Average humidity in January - Garden City, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Garden City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Garden City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Garden City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Garden City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Garden City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Garden City, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Garden City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Garden City, IA

Average UV index in January - Garden City, 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
Garden City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Garden City, IA

Average visibility in January - Garden City, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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