January weather forecast
Swea City, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Swea City, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and lows of 9.1°F (-12.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Swea City. In Swea City, during January, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.5 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Swea City, Iowa, during January are 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Swea City, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Swea City, in January, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Swea City, during January, snow falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Swea City?

In Swea City, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Swea City have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

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?

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

Average temperature in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.1°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 (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Swea City, IA

Average pressure in January - Swea City, 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
Swea City, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Swea City, IA

Average humidity in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Swea City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swea City, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swea City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Swea City, IA

Average UV index in January - Swea City, 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
Swea City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Swea City, IA

Average visibility in January - Swea City, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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