January weather forecast
Sheldahl, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sheldahl, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.6°F (-3°C) and min 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 26.6°F (-3°C) and lows at 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sheldahl, Iowa, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44 snowfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

How cold is it in Sheldahl in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sheldahl, records 26.6°F (-3°C), while the low-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Sheldahl. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sheldahl, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sheldahl, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Sheldahl, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Sheldahl, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average temperature in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average pressure in January - Sheldahl, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheldahl, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average humidity in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average rainfall in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average snowfall in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average UV index in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Sheldahl, IA

Average visibility in January - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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