January weather forecast
Saint Marys, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Saint Marys, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Saint Marys's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Saint Marys. In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.9 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Saint Marys. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest month in Saint Marys.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Saint Marys, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Saint Marys is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Saint Marys, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Saint Marys, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average temperature in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average pressure in January - Saint Marys, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average wind speed in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average humidity in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average rainfall in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average snowfall in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Saint Marys, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average UV index in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Saint Marys, IA

Average visibility in January - Saint Marys, 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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