January weather forecast
Hancock, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Hancock, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

Hancock notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hancock, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.8 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h 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 Hancock. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Hancock?

Hancock, Iowa, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is it in Hancock in January?

Hancock in January has an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Hancock?

The most humid month in Hancock, Iowa, is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Hancock?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Hancock?

The month with the least rainfall in Hancock is January, when the rain falls for 5.1 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hancock in January?

In Hancock, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Hancock?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Hancock?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Hancock?

On the first day of January in Hancock, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hancock?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hancock have in January?

In Hancock, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hancock?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Hancock?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hancock is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Hancock, IA

Average temperature in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°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 (15.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Hancock, IA

Average pressure in January - Hancock, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hancock, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Hancock, IA

Average humidity in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Hancock, IA

Average rainfall in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Hancock, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hancock, IA

Average snowfall in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hancock, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hancock, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Hancock, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hancock, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Hancock, IA

Average visibility in January - Hancock, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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