January weather forecast
Oelwein, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Oelwein, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oelwein, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Oelwein's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) to a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is it in Oelwein in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, 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. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oelwein, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Oelwein?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Oelwein?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Oelwein, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oelwein, IA

Average temperature in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Oelwein, IA

Average pressure in January - Oelwein, 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
Oelwein, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Oelwein, IA

Average humidity in January - Oelwein, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Oelwein, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Oelwein, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oelwein, IA

Average snowfall in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oelwein, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oelwein, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Oelwein, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Oelwein, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Oelwein, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Oelwein, IA

Average visibility in January - Oelwein, 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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