January weather forecast
Merrill, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Merrill, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Merrill's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Merrill.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Merrill, Iowa, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.7 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Merrill, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C) respectively, January is Merrill's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Merrill, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the most humid month in Merrill?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Merrill is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Merrill, Iowa, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Merrill, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Merrill, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Merrill have in January?

In Merrill, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Merrill are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Merrill?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Merrill, IA

Average temperature in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Merrill, IA

Average pressure in January - Merrill, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Merrill, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Merrill, IA

Average humidity in January - Merrill, 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 (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Merrill, IA

Average rainfall in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Merrill, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merrill, IA

Average snowfall in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merrill, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merrill, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Merrill, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Merrill, IA

Average UV index in January - Merrill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Merrill, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Merrill, 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 26).

Average visibility in January
Merrill, IA

Average visibility in January - Merrill, 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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