January weather forecast
Hartford, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Hartford, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

Hartford's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.4°F (-2°C) and lows of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Hartford are January, February and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month when Hartford, Iowa, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

How cold is it in Hartford in January?

In January, in Hartford, the average high-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Hartford, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Hartford, during January, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Hartford, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hartford?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Hartford, IA

Average temperature in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.9°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 (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Hartford, IA

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

Average wind speed in January
Hartford, IA

Average wind speed in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Hartford, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Hartford, IA

Average rainfall in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Hartford, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hartford, IA

Average snowfall in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hartford, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hartford, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hartford, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Hartford, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hartford, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Hartford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Hartford, IA

Average visibility in January - Hartford, 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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