January weather forecast
Gifford, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Gifford, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Gifford, Iowa, are January and February Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gifford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gifford, Iowa, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:24 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 in Gifford. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Gifford?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Gifford, with averages ranging from a high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) to a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

How cold is January in Gifford?

In Gifford, 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.2°F (-11°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Gifford?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Gifford?

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

What is the driest month in Gifford?

January and February are months with the least rain in Gifford when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Gifford?

In January, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gifford in January?

In January, in Gifford, Iowa, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gifford have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Gifford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gifford, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gifford?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Gifford, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gifford?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Gifford, Iowa, is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gifford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Gifford?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Gifford is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gifford, IA

Average temperature in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Gifford, IA

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

Average wind speed in January
Gifford, IA

Average wind speed in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Gifford, IA

Average humidity in January - Gifford, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Gifford, IA

Average rainfall in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Gifford, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gifford, IA

Average snowfall in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gifford, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gifford, 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 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gifford, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Gifford, IA

Average UV index in January - Gifford, 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
Gifford, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Gifford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Gifford, IA

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

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

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