January weather forecast
Stratford, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Stratford, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stratford are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Stratford, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Stratford?

In Stratford, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Stratford have in January?

The average day length in January in Stratford is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Stratford have in January?

In Stratford, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Stratford, IA

Average temperature in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Stratford, IA

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

Average wind speed in January
Stratford, IA

Average wind speed in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Stratford, IA

Average humidity in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Stratford, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Stratford, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Stratford, IA

Average snowfall in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Stratford, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Stratford, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Stratford, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Stratford, IA

Average UV index in January - Stratford, 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
Stratford, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Stratford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Stratford, IA

Average visibility in January - Stratford, 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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