January weather forecast
Thompson, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Thompson, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and min 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Thompson is January, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Thompson, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. In Thompson, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 22.05" (560mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Thompson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, in Thompson, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Thompson.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Thompson?

Thompson's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is January in Thompson?

January temperatures in Thompson vary between a high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Thompson?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Thompson, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in January in Thompson?

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

What is the driest month in Thompson?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Thompson. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Thompson?

In Thompson, in January, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Thompson in January?

In Thompson, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Thompson have in January?

The average day length in January in Thompson is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Thompson?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thompson?

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Thompson, Iowa.

How many hours of sunshine does Thompson have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Thompson is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Thompson?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Thompson?

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

Average temperature in January
Thompson, IA

Average temperature in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°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 (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Thompson, IA

Average pressure in January - Thompson, 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
Thompson, IA

Average wind speed in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Thompson, IA

Average humidity in January - Thompson, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Thompson, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Thompson, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 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 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thompson, IA

Average snowfall in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thompson, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thompson, 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 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thompson, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Thompson, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Thompson, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Thompson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Thompson, IA

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

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

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