January weather forecast
Ottosen, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Ottosen, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Ottosen. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Ottosen records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Ottosen, the average high-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ottosen, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ottosen, in January, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ottosen, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ottosen?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ottosen, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ottosen have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ottosen, IA

Average temperature in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Ottosen, IA

Average pressure in January - Ottosen, 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
Ottosen, IA

Average wind speed in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Ottosen, IA

Average humidity in January - Ottosen, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Ottosen, IA

Average rainfall in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Ottosen, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ottosen, IA

Average snowfall in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ottosen, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ottosen, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ottosen, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ottosen, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Ottosen, IA

Average UV index in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Ottosen, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Ottosen, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Ottosen, IA

Average visibility in January - Ottosen, 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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