January weather forecast
Iowa Falls, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. 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! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Iowa Falls, January, temperatures average a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is January?

In Iowa Falls, in January, the average high-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Iowa Falls?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Iowa Falls.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Iowa Falls, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Iowa Falls?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Iowa Falls have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health 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
Iowa Falls, IA

Average temperature in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average pressure in January - Iowa Falls, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Iowa Falls, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average humidity in January - Iowa Falls, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average rainfall in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average snowfall in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average UV index in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Iowa Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Iowa Falls, IA

Average visibility in January - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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