January weather forecast
Kanawha, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Kanawha, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kanawha. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kanawha, Iowa, in January, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.7 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Kanawha, Iowa, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a minimum of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January?

In Kanawha, 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Kanawha?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Kanawha, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Kanawha, during January, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kanawha have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kanawha?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Kanawha have in January?

In Kanawha, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kanawha?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Kanawha, IA

Average pressure in January - Kanawha, 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
Kanawha, IA

Average wind speed in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

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

Average humidity in January
Kanawha, IA

Average humidity in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Kanawha, IA

Average rainfall in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Kanawha, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kanawha, IA

Average snowfall in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kanawha, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Kanawha, 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
Kanawha, IA

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

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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kanawha, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Kanawha, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Kanawha, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Kanawha, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Kanawha, IA

Average visibility in January - Kanawha, 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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