January weather forecast
Princeton, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Princeton, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Princeton. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Princeton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Princeton, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and reaching a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Princeton, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 is 85%.

What is the driest month in Princeton?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Princeton, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Princeton, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Princeton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Princeton, IA

Average pressure in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Princeton, IA

Average wind speed in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Princeton, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Princeton, IA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average sunshine days in January
Princeton, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Princeton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Princeton, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Princeton, IA

Average visibility in January - Princeton, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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