January weather forecast
Northwood, IA

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Weather in January

The onset of the year in Northwood, Iowa, is marked by chill temperatures, often accompanied by snowfall and relatively high humidity. Snowfall in January reaches a significant 4.84" (123mm), being the second highest snowfall in the year. The month contrasts against the milder weather conditions of February, with temperatures beginning to climb subtly and snowfall decreasing. However, the cold weather still dominates with January's high and low temperatures remaining below freezing. A shift from this frigid weather is only observed as March approaches.

Temperature

In Northwood, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Northwood is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Northwood, in January, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.84" (123mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Northwood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Northwood.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Northwood. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Northwood?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Northwood, registering a high temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is January in Northwood?

The high-temperature, in January, in Northwood, records 21.6°F (-5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Northwood?

The most humid month in Northwood, Iowa, is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Northwood?

In Northwood, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month in Northwood?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Northwood?

In Northwood, Iowa, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Northwood in January?

In Northwood, in January, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Northwood have in January?

In January, the average day length in Northwood is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Northwood?

On the first day of January in Northwood, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Northwood?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Northwood?

The average sunshine duration in January in Northwood, Iowa, is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Northwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Northwood?

In Northwood, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Northwood, IA

Average temperature in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°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 (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°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 (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Northwood, IA

Average pressure in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Northwood, IA

Average wind speed in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

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 (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Northwood, IA

Average humidity in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Northwood, IA

Average rainfall in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Northwood, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Northwood, IA

Average snowfall in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Northwood, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Northwood, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Northwood, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Northwood, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Northwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Northwood, IA

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

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

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