January weather forecast
Lincoln, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lincoln, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

Lincoln experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a minimum of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lincoln. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lincoln, is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lincoln, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lincoln, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lincoln have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lincoln, IA

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Lincoln, IA

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lincoln, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Lincoln, IA

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, IA

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, IA

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lincoln, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Lincoln, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lincoln, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Lincoln, IA

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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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