January weather forecast
Nansen, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Nansen, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and min 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Nansen?

In Nansen, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

How cold is January?

In Nansen, 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.6°F (-11.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Nansen?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nansen in January?

In Nansen, during January, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nansen have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Nansen have in January?

In Nansen, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Nansen, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Nansen, IA

Average temperature in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Nansen, IA

Average pressure in January - Nansen, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Nansen, IA

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

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 (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Nansen, IA

Average humidity in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Nansen, IA

Average rainfall in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Nansen, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nansen, IA

Average snowfall in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Nansen, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nansen, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Nansen, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Nansen, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Nansen, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Nansen, IA

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

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

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