January weather forecast
Wahpeton, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wahpeton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

Wahpeton's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and lows of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Wahpeton, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wahpeton are January through May, October through December. In Wahpeton, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 21.18" (538mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wahpeton, Iowa, is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wahpeton.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Wahpeton?

The coldest temperatures in Wahpeton occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

How cold is January in Wahpeton?

In Wahpeton, 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Wahpeton?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Wahpeton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month in Wahpeton?

The month with the least rainfall in Wahpeton is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Wahpeton?

In Wahpeton, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Wahpeton?

In Wahpeton, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wahpeton have in January?

The average day length in January in Wahpeton, Iowa, is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wahpeton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wahpeton?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wahpeton, Iowa.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wahpeton?

In Wahpeton, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Wahpeton, Iowa, are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wahpeton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Wahpeton, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average temperature in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.5°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 (9.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average pressure in January - Wahpeton, 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
Wahpeton, IA

Average wind speed in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Wahpeton, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average rainfall in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average snowfall in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wahpeton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wahpeton, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average UV index in January - Wahpeton, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Wahpeton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Wahpeton, IA

Average visibility in January - Wahpeton, 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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