January weather forecast
Palmer, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Palmer, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and max 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January is Palmer's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) and lows of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Palmer, Iowa. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palmer, in January, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palmer, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Palmer, with an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Palmer are 25°F (-3.9°C) and 12.4°F (-10.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Palmer?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Palmer is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Palmer, in January, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Palmer?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Palmer, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months 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 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
Palmer, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°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 (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Palmer, IA

Average pressure in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Palmer, IA

Average wind speed in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Palmer, IA

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

Average rainfall in January
Palmer, IA

Average rainfall in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Palmer, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Palmer, IA

Average snowfall in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Palmer, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Palmer, 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: 4h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Palmer, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Palmer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Palmer, IA

Average UV index in January - Palmer, 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
Palmer, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Palmer, 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
Palmer, IA

Average visibility in January - Palmer, 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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