January weather forecast
Otho, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Otho, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.2°F (-11°C) and max 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Otho is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Otho, in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and February, 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
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. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Otho's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Otho, is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Otho, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Otho?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Otho, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Otho, in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Otho have in January?

In Otho, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Otho, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Otho?

In Otho, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Otho, IA

Average temperature in January - Otho, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Otho, IA

Average pressure in January - Otho, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Otho, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Otho, IA

Average humidity in January - Otho, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Otho, IA

Average rainfall in January - Otho, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Otho, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Otho, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Otho, IA

Average snowfall in January - Otho, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Otho, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Otho, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Otho, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Otho, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Otho, IA

Average UV index in January - Otho, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Otho, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Otho, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Otho, IA

Average visibility in January - Otho, 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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