January weather forecast
Mount Union, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mount Union, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, known for its average high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), is the coldest month in Mount Union.

How cold is it in Mount Union in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Mount Union, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

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

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Mount Union?

In Mount Union, during January, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Union have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:20 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 Mount Union, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Mount Union, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from 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
Mount Union, IA

Average temperature in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average pressure in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average wind speed in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average humidity in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average rainfall in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average snowfall in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average UV index in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Union, 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 Union, IA

Average visibility in January - Mount Union, 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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