January weather forecast
Polen, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Polen, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Polen.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Polen, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Polen, Iowa, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Polen, 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.8°F (-9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Polen, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Polen, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Polen is January, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Polen, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Polen?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Polen have in January?

In Polen, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Polen?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Polen, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Polen, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Polen, IA

Average temperature in January - Polen, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Polen, IA

Average pressure in January - Polen, 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
Polen, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Polen, IA

Average humidity in January - Polen, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Polen, IA

Average rainfall in January - Polen, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Polen, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Polen, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Polen, IA

Average snowfall in January - Polen, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Polen, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Polen, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Polen, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Polen, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Polen, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Polen, IA

Average UV index in January - Polen, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Polen, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Polen, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Polen, IA

Average visibility in January - Polen, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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