January weather forecast
Monroe, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Monroe, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

In Monroe, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Monroe.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Monroe, during January, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow. In Monroe, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 15.12" (384mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, in Monroe, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Monroe?

The coldest period in Monroe tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

How cold is it in Monroe in January?

Monroe in January has an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Monroe?

The months with the highest humidity in Monroe are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Monroe?

In Monroe, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month in Monroe?

The month with the least rainfall in Monroe, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Monroe?

In Monroe, Iowa, in January, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Monroe in January?

In Monroe, during January, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Monroe have in January?

The average day length in January in Monroe, Iowa, is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Monroe?

On the first day of January in Monroe, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Monroe?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Monroe, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Monroe?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Monroe?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Monroe?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Monroe is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Monroe, IA

Average temperature in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Monroe, IA

Average pressure in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Monroe, IA

Average wind speed in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Monroe, IA

Average humidity in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Monroe, IA

Average rainfall in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Monroe, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Monroe, IA

Average snowfall in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Monroe, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Monroe, 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 June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Monroe, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Monroe, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Monroe, IA

Average UV index in January - Monroe, 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
Monroe, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Monroe, IA

Average visibility in January - Monroe, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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