January weather forecast
Vail, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Vail, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 14°F (-10°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 14°F (-10°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 14°F (-10°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Vail, in January, the average high-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 14°F (-10°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Vail, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Vail, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Vail, in January, during 10.2 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vail have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Vail?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Vail have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Vail, IA

Average temperature in January - Vail, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in January
Vail, IA

Average pressure in January - Vail, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Vail, IA

Average wind speed in January - Vail, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Vail, IA

Average humidity in January - Vail, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Vail, IA

Average rainfall in January - Vail, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Vail, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Vail, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vail, IA

Average snowfall in January - Vail, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Vail, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Vail, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Vail, 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: 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
Vail, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Vail, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Vail, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Vail, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Vail, IA

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

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

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