January weather forecast
Melrose, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Melrose, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

Melrose notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Melrose, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Melrose, there are 119 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Melrose is January, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Melrose, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, in Melrose, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h 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 in Melrose. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Melrose?

Melrose witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is it in Melrose in January?

During January, Melrose experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Melrose?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Melrose?

In January, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Melrose?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Melrose in January?

In January, in Melrose, Iowa, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Melrose?

In Melrose, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Melrose?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Melrose?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Melrose.

How many hours of sunshine does Melrose have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Melrose, Iowa, is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Melrose?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Melrose?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Melrose, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Melrose, IA

Average temperature in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Melrose, IA

Average pressure in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melrose, IA

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

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

Average humidity in January
Melrose, IA

Average humidity in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Melrose, IA

Average rainfall in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Melrose, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melrose, IA

Average snowfall in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melrose, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melrose, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melrose, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Melrose, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Melrose, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Melrose, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Melrose, IA

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

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

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