January weather forecast
Spirit Lake, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Spirit Lake, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Temperature

Spirit Lake's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Spirit Lake, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Spirit Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 21.93" (557mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

Spirit Lake in January has an average high-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Spirit Lake is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Spirit Lake, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Spirit Lake, in January, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Spirit Lake have in January?

In Spirit Lake, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average temperature in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average pressure in January - Spirit Lake, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average wind speed in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average humidity in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average rainfall in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average snowfall in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average UV index in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Spirit Lake, IA

Average visibility in January - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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