January weather forecast
Knierim, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Knierim, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and max 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

Knierim experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Knierim, in January, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Knierim.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with its average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Knierim.

How cold is January?

In Knierim, 25°F (-3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month in Knierim?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Knierim, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Knierim, Iowa, in January, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Knierim have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h 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 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Knierim, IA

Average temperature in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Knierim, IA

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

Average wind speed in January
Knierim, IA

Average wind speed in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

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
Knierim, IA

Average humidity in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Knierim, IA

Average rainfall in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Knierim, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Knierim, IA

Average snowfall in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Knierim, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Knierim, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Knierim, IA

Average UV index in January - Knierim, 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
Knierim, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Knierim, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Knierim, IA

Average visibility in January - Knierim, 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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