January weather forecast
Sumner, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sumner, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a minimum average of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sumner, during January, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow. In Sumner, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.9 days and aggregates up to 23.46" (596mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Sumner, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a low of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 11.1°F (-11.6°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sumner, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout January, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Sumner, the average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Sumner, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Sumner, IA

Average temperature in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sumner, IA

Average pressure in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sumner, IA

Average wind speed in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Sumner, IA

Average humidity in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Sumner, IA

Average rainfall in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Sumner, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sumner, IA

Average snowfall in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sumner, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sumner, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sumner, IA

Average UV index in January - Sumner, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sumner, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Sumner, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Sumner, IA

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

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

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