January weather forecast
Nashua, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Nashua, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Nashua's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) to a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. In Nashua, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 19.76" (502mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost 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?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and the low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Nashua?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Nashua. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Nashua, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Nashua have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Nashua?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Nashua?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Nashua, IA

Average temperature in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Nashua, IA

Average pressure in January - Nashua, 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
Nashua, IA

Average wind speed in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Nashua, IA

Average humidity in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Nashua, IA

Average rainfall in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Nashua, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nashua, IA

Average snowfall in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Nashua, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nashua, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nashua, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Nashua, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Nashua, IA

Average UV index in January - Nashua, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Nashua, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Nashua, 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 33).

Average visibility in January
Nashua, IA

Average visibility in January - Nashua, 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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