January weather forecast
West Union, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in West Union, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

West Union's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and lows of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Union, during January, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in West Union?

January, known for its average high temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C), is the coldest month in West Union.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Union, records 22.8°F (-5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In West Union, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout January, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In West Union, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in West Union is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
West Union, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in January
West Union, IA

Average pressure in January - West Union, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Union, IA

Average wind speed in January - West Union, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
West Union, IA

Average humidity in January - West Union, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
West Union, IA

Average rainfall in January - West Union, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
West Union, IA

Average rainfall days in January - West Union, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Union, IA

Average snowfall in January - West Union, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Union, IA

Average snowfall days in January - West Union, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Union, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Union, 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 6min).

  • 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
West Union, IA

Average sunshine days in January - West Union, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
West Union, IA

Average UV index in January - West Union, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
West Union, IA

Average cloud cover in January - West Union, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
West Union, IA

Average visibility in January - West Union, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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