January weather forecast
Waterville, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Waterville, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout January, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated. In Waterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.7 days and aggregates up to 24.88" (632mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Waterville, is 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Waterville, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Waterville?

In Waterville, in January, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Waterville have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Waterville?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:15 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 Waterville?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Waterville?

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

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 hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Waterville, IA

Average temperature in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Waterville, IA

Average pressure in January - Waterville, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Waterville, IA

Average wind speed in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Waterville, IA

Average humidity in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Waterville, IA

Average rainfall in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Waterville, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Waterville, IA

Average snowfall in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Waterville, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Waterville, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Waterville, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Waterville, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Waterville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Waterville, IA

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

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

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