January weather forecast
Rockford, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Rockford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C) and an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Rockford's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and lows of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 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.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Rockford 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).

How cold is it in January?

In Rockford, in January, the average high-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rockford, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rockford in January?

In Rockford, in January, during 12.7 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Rockford, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 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?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockford have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Rockford, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from 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
Rockford, IA

Average temperature in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average pressure in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average wind speed in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average humidity in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average rainfall in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average snowfall in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rockford, 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 6min).

  • 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
Rockford, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average UV index in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Rockford, 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
Rockford, IA

Average visibility in January - Rockford, 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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