January weather forecast
Red Oak, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Red Oak, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) to a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Red Oak is January, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Red Oak, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Red Oak, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Red Oak experiences an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Red Oak is 81%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Red Oak, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Red Oak have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Oak have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Red Oak is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Red Oak, IA

Average temperature in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Red Oak, IA

Average pressure in January - Red Oak, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Red Oak, IA

Average wind speed in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Red Oak, IA

Average humidity in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Red Oak, IA

Average rainfall in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Red Oak, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Red Oak, IA

Average snowfall in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Red Oak, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Red Oak, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Red Oak, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Red Oak, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Red Oak, IA

Average UV index in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Red Oak, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Red Oak, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Red Oak, IA

Average visibility in January - Red Oak, 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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