January weather forecast
Sloan, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sloan, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

Sloan's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 27°F (-2.8°C) and lows of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sloan are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sloan is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 27°F (-2.8°C) and as low as 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Sloan experiences an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month in Sloan is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sloan?

In Sloan, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month in Sloan?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sloan, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Sloan, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Sloan, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Sloan have in January?

In Sloan, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

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 Sloan?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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
Sloan, IA

Average temperature in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Sloan, IA

Average pressure in January - Sloan, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sloan, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sloan, IA

Average humidity in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Sloan, IA

Average rainfall in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Sloan, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sloan, IA

Average snowfall in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sloan, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Sloan, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sloan, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sloan, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Sloan, IA

Average UV index in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sloan, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Sloan, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Sloan, IA

Average visibility in January - Sloan, 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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