January weather forecast
Rock Falls, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Rock Falls, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

Rock Falls records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Rock Falls.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rock Falls. In Rock Falls, Iowa, in January, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Rock Falls, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Rock Falls is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Rock Falls?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C).

How cold is it in Rock Falls in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rock Falls, Iowa, during January are 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Rock Falls?

The most humid month in Rock Falls is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Rock Falls?

In Rock Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Rock Falls?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Rock Falls, Iowa. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Rock Falls?

In Rock Falls, Iowa, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Rock Falls in January?

In Rock Falls, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Rock Falls?

In January, the average day length in Rock Falls is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Rock Falls?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rock Falls?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Rock Falls, Iowa, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rock Falls have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Rock Falls, Iowa, is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rock Falls?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rock Falls, Iowa.

How high is the UV index in January in Rock Falls?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Rock Falls is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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
Rock Falls, IA

Average temperature in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average pressure in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average wind speed in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average humidity in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average rainfall in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average snowfall in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rock Falls, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average UV index in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Rock Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Rock Falls, IA

Average visibility in January - Rock Falls, 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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