January weather forecast
Malcom, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Malcom, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

Malcom experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Malcom is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Malcom, 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.6°F (-10.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month in Malcom?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Malcom. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Malcom, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Malcom, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:23 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 many hours of sunshine does Malcom have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Malcom?

The month with the lowest UV index in Malcom 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Malcom, IA

Average temperature in January - Malcom, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°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 (13.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Malcom, IA

Average pressure in January - Malcom, 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
Malcom, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Malcom, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Malcom, IA

Average rainfall in January - Malcom, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Malcom, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Malcom, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Malcom, IA

Average snowfall in January - Malcom, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Malcom, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Malcom, 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
Malcom, IA

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

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Malcom, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Malcom, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Malcom, IA

Average UV index in January - Malcom, 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
Malcom, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Malcom, IA

Average visibility in January - Malcom, 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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