January weather forecast
Laurel, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Laurel, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

Laurel's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 26.6°F (-3°C) to a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Laurel, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high temperatures of 26.6°F (-3°C) and lows of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Laurel, 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Laurel, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Laurel, Iowa, in January, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:24 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 Laurel have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Laurel.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Laurel, IA

Average pressure in January - Laurel, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Laurel, IA

Average wind speed in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Laurel, IA

Average humidity in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Laurel, IA

Average rainfall in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Laurel, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Laurel, IA

Average snowfall in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Laurel, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Laurel, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Laurel, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Laurel, IA

Average UV index in January - Laurel, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Laurel, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Laurel, 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 September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Laurel, IA

Average visibility in January - Laurel, 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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