January weather forecast
Lena, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lena, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and min 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the peak and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lena are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lena, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lena.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Lena?

Lena's January weather, with an average high temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January in Lena?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lena, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Lena?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Lena?

In Lena, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month in Lena?

The month with the least rainfall in Lena is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lena in January?

In Lena, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Lena?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Lena?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lena have in January?

In Lena, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lena?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lena, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lena?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lena.

How many hours of sunshine does Lena have in January?

In Lena, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lena?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Lena?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lena, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Lena, IA

Average temperature in January - Lena, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Lena, IA

Average pressure in January - Lena, 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
Lena, IA

Average wind speed in January - Lena, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Lena, IA

Average humidity in January - Lena, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Lena, IA

Average rainfall in January - Lena, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Lena, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Lena, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lena, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lena, IA

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

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lena, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lena, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Lena, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lena, IA

Average UV index in January - Lena, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lena, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Lena, IA

Average visibility in January - Lena, 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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