January weather forecast
Waukee, IA

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Weather in January

The year in Waukee, Iowa starts with brisk temperatures and periodic snow events. January carries the notoriety of being the coldest month of the year, with average high and low temperatures of 28°F (-2.2°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) respectively, treating residents to a winter wonderland. The weather shifts gradually from this frosty landscape, evolving into chillier nights and slight increases in daylight as the month progresses. Snow blanketing the ground offers a characteristic winter vista, contributing to the month's greater relative humidity. Overall, January is representative of a typical Midwestern winter in full swing.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Waukee's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Waukee, records 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Waukee, Iowa, during January, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Waukee?

In Waukee, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Waukee have in January?

The average day length in January in Waukee is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Waukee, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Waukee have in January?

In Waukee, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Waukee, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
34°F 1.1°C
28°F -2.2°C
32.2°F 0.1°C
Average low temperature
22.3°F -5.4°C
14.9°F -9.5°C
18°F -7.8°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10mph 16.1km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.6mph 17.1km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.7mph 25.3km/h
16.6mph 26.7km/h
16.3mph 26.2km/h
Average humidity
79%
82%
82%
Average rainfall
0.31" 8mm
0.28" 7mm
0.31" 8mm
Average rainfall days
3.1
2.7
2.7
Average snowfall
0.35" 9mm
1.22" 31mm
1.18" 30mm
Average snowfall days
5.1
7.3
6.7
Average daylight
9h 1min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
4h 2min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
24.8
23.3
20.5
Average UV index
2
1
2
Average cloud cover
49%
53%
50%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Waukee, IA

Average temperature in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Waukee, IA

Average pressure in January - Waukee, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Waukee, IA

Average wind speed in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Waukee, IA

Average humidity in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Waukee, IA

Average rainfall in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Waukee, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Waukee, IA

Average snowfall in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Waukee, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Waukee, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Waukee, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Waukee, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Waukee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Waukee, IA

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

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

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