January weather forecast
Urbana, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Urbana, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and min 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Urbana are January and February Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Urbana. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Urbana, the average high-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Urbana?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Urbana are January and February Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Urbana have in January?

In Urbana, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Urbana?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Urbana?

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

Average temperature in January
Urbana, IA

Average temperature in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Urbana, IA

Average pressure in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Urbana, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Urbana, IA

Average humidity in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Urbana, IA

Average rainfall in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Urbana, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Urbana, IA

Average snowfall in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Urbana, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Urbana, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Urbana, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Urbana, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Urbana, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Urbana, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Urbana, IA

Average visibility in January - Urbana, 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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