January weather forecast
Polk, MO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Polk, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 41°F (5°C) and an average low temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Polk, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Polk experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

How cold does it get in January?

During January, Polk experiences an average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Polk, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in January?

In Polk, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Polk?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Polk?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Polk, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Polk, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. 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 temperature in January
Polk, MO

Average temperature in January - Polk, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Polk, MO

Average pressure in January - Polk, MO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Polk, MO

Average wind speed in January - Polk, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Polk, MO

Average humidity in January - Polk, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Polk, MO

Average rainfall in January - Polk, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Polk, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Polk, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Polk, MO

Average snowfall in January - Polk, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Polk, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Polk, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Polk, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Polk, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Polk, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Polk, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Polk, MO

Average UV index in January - Polk, MO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Polk, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Polk, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Polk, MO

Average visibility in January - Polk, MO
  • 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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