January weather forecast
Mediapolis, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mediapolis, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and as low as 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mediapolis, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Mediapolis's January weather reaches an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Mediapolis, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mediapolis, during January, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mediapolis, in January, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mediapolis have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mediapolis, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Mediapolis is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mediapolis have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average temperature in January - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average pressure in January - Mediapolis, 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
Mediapolis, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average humidity in January - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Mediapolis, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average snowfall in January - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mediapolis, IA

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average UV index in January - Mediapolis, 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
Mediapolis, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Mediapolis, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Mediapolis, IA

Average visibility in January - Mediapolis, 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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