January weather forecast
South Switch Junction, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in South Switch Junction, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) and lows of 12.4°F (-10.9°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in South Switch Junction, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

How cold is January?

South Switch Junction in January has an average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In South Switch Junction, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In South Switch Junction, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In South Switch Junction, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In South Switch Junction, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average temperature in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average pressure in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average wind speed in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average humidity in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average rainfall in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average snowfall in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
South Switch Junction, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Switch Junction, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average UV index in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in January - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
South Switch Junction, IA

Average visibility in January - South Switch Junction, 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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