January weather forecast
Saint Paul, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Saint Paul, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Saint Paul's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) to a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In Saint Paul, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Saint Paul, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saint Paul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Saint Paul, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Saint Paul experiences an average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Saint Paul?

In Saint Paul, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Saint Paul, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Saint Paul?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Saint Paul, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Saint Paul, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Saint Paul?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Saint Paul, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average temperature in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average pressure in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Saint Paul, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average humidity in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average rainfall in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average snowfall in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Saint Paul, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Saint Paul, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average UV index in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Saint Paul, IA

Average visibility in January - Saint Paul, 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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