January weather forecast
Lester, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lester, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

Lester's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lester, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lester, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.3 days and aggregates up to 19.29" (490mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lester, Iowa, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, in Lester, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Lester reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 23°F (-5°C) at the peak and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 23°F (-5°C) and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lester, during January, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lester, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lester have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:34 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?

In Lester, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lester?

In Lester, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Lester, IA

Average temperature in January - Lester, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Lester, IA

Average pressure in January - Lester, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lester, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Lester, IA

Average humidity in January - Lester, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Lester, IA

Average rainfall in January - Lester, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Lester, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Lester, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lester, IA

Average snowfall in January - Lester, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lester, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Lester, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lester, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lester, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Lester, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lester, IA

Average UV index in January - Lester, 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
Lester, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Lester, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Lester, IA

Average visibility in January - Lester, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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