January weather forecast
Ridgeway, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Ridgeway, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9°F (-12.8°C) and max 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the peak and 9°F (-12.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Ridgeway is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ridgeway. In Ridgeway, in January, during 14.5 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature in Ridgeway during January is 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Ridgeway, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ridgeway, during January, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgeway have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgeway have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ridgeway is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average temperature in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average pressure in January - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average humidity in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average rainfall in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average snowfall in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average UV index in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Ridgeway, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgeway, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Ridgeway, IA

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

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

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