January weather forecast
Thornburg, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Thornburg, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at the peak and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Thornburg, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thornburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Thornburg is January, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Thornburg's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and lows of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is January?

In Thornburg, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Thornburg, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Thornburg, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 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 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornburg have in January?

In Thornburg, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Thornburg, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Thornburg, IA

Average temperature in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Thornburg, IA

Average pressure in January - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Thornburg, IA

Average humidity in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thornburg, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Thornburg, IA

Average UV index in January - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Thornburg, IA

Average visibility in January - Thornburg, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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