January weather forecast
Leon, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Leon, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Leon's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and lows of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

Leon in January has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Leon, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Leon, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Leon have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Leon, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Leon?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index 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
Leon, IA

Average temperature in January - Leon, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Leon, IA

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

Average wind speed in January
Leon, IA

Average wind speed in January - Leon, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Leon, IA

Average humidity in January - Leon, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Leon, IA

Average rainfall in January - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Leon, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leon, IA

Average snowfall in January - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Leon, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leon, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leon, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Leon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Leon, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Leon, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Leon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Leon, IA

Average visibility in January - Leon, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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