January weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mount Pleasant, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Pleasant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.1 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January stands out as Mount Pleasant's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout January, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Mount Pleasant, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 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 many hours of sunshine does Mount Pleasant have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average temperature in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average pressure in January - Mount Pleasant, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average wind speed in January - Mount Pleasant, 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 (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average humidity in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Pleasant, 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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average UV index in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average visibility in January - Mount Pleasant, 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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