January weather forecast
Plainfield, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Plainfield, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Plainfield's January weather, with an average high temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

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 4.1 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plainfield, during January, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) 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 7:40 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Plainfield are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in Plainfield in January?

In Plainfield, 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Plainfield, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Plainfield, during January, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plainfield have in January?

In Plainfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plainfield, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Plainfield, IA

Average temperature in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°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 (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Plainfield, IA

Average pressure in January - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, IA

Average wind speed in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Plainfield, IA

Average humidity in January - Plainfield, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Plainfield, IA

Average rainfall in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Plainfield, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Plainfield, IA

Average snowfall in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Plainfield, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plainfield, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Plainfield, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Plainfield, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Plainfield, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Plainfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Plainfield, IA

Average visibility in January - Plainfield, 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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