January weather forecast
Harris, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Harris, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.5°F (-12.5°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harris, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Harris reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 22.3°F (-5.4°C) at the peak and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Harris, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Harris, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Harris, during January, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harris have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harris, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Harris.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Harris, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Harris, IA

Average temperature in January - Harris, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Harris, IA

Average pressure in January - Harris, 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
Harris, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Harris, IA

Average humidity in January - Harris, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Harris, IA

Average rainfall in January - Harris, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Harris, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Harris, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harris, IA

Average snowfall in January - Harris, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harris, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Harris, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harris, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harris, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Harris, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Harris, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Harris, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Harris, 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 July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Harris, IA

Average visibility in January - Harris, 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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