January weather forecast
Rathbun, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rathbun, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Rathbun, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Rathbun is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Rathbun, Iowa, is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Rathbun. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Rathbun?

In Rathbun, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is January in Rathbun?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Rathbun, is 30.6°F (-0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Rathbun?

In January, the average relative humidity in Rathbun, Iowa, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Rathbun?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Rathbun, Iowa. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Rathbun in January?

In Rathbun, Iowa, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Rathbun?

The month with the most snowfall in Rathbun, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Rathbun in January?

In Rathbun, Iowa, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Rathbun?

In Rathbun, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Rathbun?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rathbun?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rathbun have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Rathbun, Iowa, is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rathbun?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Rathbun?

In Rathbun, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rathbun, IA

Average temperature in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Rathbun, IA

Average pressure in January - Rathbun, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rathbun, IA

Average wind speed in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Rathbun, IA

Average humidity in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Rathbun, IA

Average rainfall in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Rathbun, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rathbun, IA

Average snowfall in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rathbun, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rathbun, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rathbun, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Rathbun, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Rathbun, IA

Average UV index in January - Rathbun, 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
Rathbun, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Rathbun, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Rathbun, IA

Average visibility in January - Rathbun, 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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