January weather forecast
Grimes, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Grimes, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Grimes's January weather, with an average high temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Grimes in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Grimes, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Grimes?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Grimes, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Grimes in January?

In Grimes, in January, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Grimes have in January?

In Grimes, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Grimes have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Grimes, IA

Average temperature in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Grimes, IA

Average pressure in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Grimes, IA

Average wind speed in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Grimes, IA

Average humidity in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Grimes, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Grimes, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Grimes, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Grimes, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Grimes, IA

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

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

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