January weather forecast
River Junction, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in River Junction, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low-temperature average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

Daylight

In River Junction, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

River Junction's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and the low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in River Junction?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month in River Junction?

The months with the least rainfall in River Junction are January and February Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in River Junction in January?

In River Junction, in January, during 10.9 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in River Junction?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in River Junction?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in River Junction is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health 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
River Junction, IA

Average temperature in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
River Junction, IA

Average pressure in January - River Junction, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
River Junction, IA

Average wind speed in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
River Junction, IA

Average humidity in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
River Junction, IA

Average rainfall in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
River Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
River Junction, IA

Average snowfall in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
River Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
River Junction, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - River Junction, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
River Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in January
River Junction, IA

Average UV index in January - River Junction, 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
River Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
River Junction, IA

Average visibility in January - River Junction, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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