January weather forecast
Thorpe, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Thorpe, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and min 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Thorpe. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high temperatures of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and lows of 11.7°F (-11.3°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

Thorpe in January has an average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Thorpe, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Thorpe, during January, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Thorpe?

In Thorpe, in January, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Thorpe, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Thorpe, IA

Average temperature in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Thorpe, IA

Average pressure in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Thorpe, IA

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

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
Thorpe, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Thorpe, IA

Average rainfall in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Thorpe, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thorpe, IA

Average snowfall in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thorpe, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thorpe, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Thorpe, IA

Average UV index in January - Thorpe, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Thorpe, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Thorpe, IA

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

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

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