January weather forecast
Melvin, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Melvin, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and min 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Melvin, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Melvin, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Melvin are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a minimum average of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is it in Melvin in January?

The high-temperature during January is 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and the low-temperature is 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Melvin, during January, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Melvin, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Melvin, the average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Melvin, IA

Average temperature in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.8°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 (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Melvin, IA

Average pressure in January - Melvin, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melvin, IA

Average wind speed in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Melvin, IA

Average humidity in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Melvin, IA

Average rainfall in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Melvin, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melvin, IA

Average snowfall in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melvin, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melvin, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Melvin, IA

Average UV index in January - Melvin, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Melvin, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Melvin, 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 July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Melvin, IA

Average visibility in January - Melvin, 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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