January weather forecast
Tama, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Tama, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Tama records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Tama, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tama are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Tama, 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Tama?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Tama, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Tama, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Tama have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Tama have in January?

In Tama, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tama, Iowa, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Tama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Tama, IA

Average temperature in January - Tama, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°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 (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Tama, IA

Average pressure in January - Tama, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Tama, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Tama, IA

Average humidity in January - Tama, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Tama, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Tama, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tama, IA

Average snowfall in January - Tama, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tama, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Tama, 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
Tama, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tama, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tama, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Tama, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Tama, IA

Average UV index in January - Tama, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Tama, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Tama, IA

Average visibility in January - Tama, 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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