January weather forecast
Mechanicsville, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Mechanicsville, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 14.2°F (-9.9°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at the peak and 14.2°F (-9.9°C) at the base.

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 5.2 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mechanicsville, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Mechanicsville is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Mechanicsville witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Mechanicsville, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.2°F (-9.9°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 Mechanicsville?

In Mechanicsville, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.7 days and accumulates 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mechanicsville, in January, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Mechanicsville, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mechanicsville, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mechanicsville have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

How high is the UV index in January in Mechanicsville?

In Mechanicsville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average temperature in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Mechanicsville, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average wind speed in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

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 (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average humidity in January - Mechanicsville, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average rainfall in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average snowfall in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Mechanicsville, IA

Average UV index in January - Mechanicsville, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Mechanicsville, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Mechanicsville, IA

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

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

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