January weather forecast
Maxwell, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Maxwell, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Maxwell, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at the peak and 13.3°F (-10.4°C) at the base.

How cold is it in January?

Maxwell in January has an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Maxwell. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Maxwell, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Maxwell, in January, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Maxwell?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Maxwell?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Maxwell, IA

Average temperature in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°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 (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Maxwell, IA

Average pressure in January - Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, IA

Average wind speed in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

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
Maxwell, IA

Average humidity in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Maxwell, IA

Average rainfall in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Maxwell, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Maxwell, IA

Average snowfall in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Maxwell, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Maxwell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Maxwell, IA

Average UV index in January - Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Maxwell, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Maxwell, IA

Average visibility in January - Maxwell, 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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