January weather forecast
Kalona, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Kalona, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Kalona.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.4 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kalona, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Kalona, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January?

In Kalona, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Kalona, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Kalona, during January, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kalona have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kalona have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Kalona, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Kalona, IA

Average pressure in January - Kalona, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kalona, IA

Average wind speed in January - Kalona, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Kalona, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Kalona, IA

Average rainfall in January - Kalona, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Kalona, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Kalona, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kalona, IA

Average snowfall in January - Kalona, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kalona, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Kalona, 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 May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kalona, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kalona, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Kalona, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kalona, IA

Average UV index in January - Kalona, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Kalona, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Kalona, IA

Average visibility in January - Kalona, 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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