January weather forecast
Washta, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Washta, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and as low as 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Washta, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Washta, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Washta, is 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Washta, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Washta?

In Washta, in January, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Washta have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Washta, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Washta?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Washta, IA

Average temperature in January - Washta, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Washta, IA

Average pressure in January - Washta, 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
Washta, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Washta, IA

Average humidity in January - Washta, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Washta, IA

Average rainfall in January - Washta, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Washta, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Washta, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Washta, IA

Average snowfall in January - Washta, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Washta, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Washta, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Washta, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Washta, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Washta, IA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Washta, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Washta, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Washta, IA

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

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

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