January weather forecast
Moscow, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Moscow, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

Moscow experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a minimum of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moscow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Moscow. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Moscow, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:18 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 are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Moscow?

The high-temperature during January is 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Moscow?

In Moscow, during January, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Moscow, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Moscow, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Moscow, IA

Average temperature in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Moscow, IA

Average pressure in January - Moscow, 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
Moscow, IA

Average wind speed in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Moscow, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Moscow, IA

Average rainfall in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Moscow, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Moscow, IA

Average snowfall in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Moscow, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Moscow, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Moscow, 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 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Moscow, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Moscow, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Moscow, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Moscow, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Moscow, IA

Average visibility in January - Moscow, 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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