January weather forecast
What Cheer, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in What Cheer, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In What Cheer, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In What Cheer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

In What Cheer, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In What Cheer, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in What Cheer?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does What Cheer have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In What Cheer, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
What Cheer, IA

Average temperature in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
What Cheer, IA

Average pressure in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
What Cheer, IA

Average wind speed in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
What Cheer, IA

Average humidity in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall days in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall days in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
What Cheer, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - What Cheer, 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 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
What Cheer, IA

Average sunshine days in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
What Cheer, IA

Average UV index in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
What Cheer, IA

Average cloud cover in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
What Cheer, IA

Average visibility in January - What Cheer, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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