January weather forecast
Lake Mills, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lake Mills, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.3°F (-12.6°C) and max 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

In Lake Mills, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 15.2 days. Throughout January, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 28.23" (717mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Lake Mills, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 21.7°F (-5.7°C) at the peak and 9.3°F (-12.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Lake Mills, is 21.7°F (-5.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Lake Mills, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lake Mills, in January, during 15.2 snowfall days, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lake Mills?

The average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Mills.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Mills have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 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
Lake Mills, IA

Average temperature in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average pressure in January - Lake Mills, 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
Lake Mills, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average humidity in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average rainfall in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average snowfall in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Mills, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average UV index in January - Lake Mills, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Lake Mills, IA

Average visibility in January - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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