January weather forecast
Northfield, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Northfield, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

Northfield's January weather, with an average high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Northfield, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) 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 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Northfield, Iowa, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Northfield, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 29.7°F (-1.3°C) at the peak and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Northfield, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Northfield, during January, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Northfield, in January, during 10 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Northfield is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Northfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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
Northfield, IA

Average temperature in January - Northfield, 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 (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Northfield, IA

Average pressure in January - Northfield, 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
Northfield, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Northfield, IA

Average humidity in January - Northfield, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Northfield, IA

Average rainfall in January - Northfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Northfield, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Northfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Northfield, IA

Average snowfall in January - Northfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Northfield, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Northfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Northfield, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Northfield, 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 and 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Northfield, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Northfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Northfield, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Northfield, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Northfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Northfield, IA

Average visibility in January - Northfield, 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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