January weather forecast
Iron River, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Iron River, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.6°F (-13°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 21.8 days. Throughout January, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated. In Iron River, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.1 days and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Iron River, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Iron River is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is January?

In January, in Iron River, the average high-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C), and the average low-temperature is 8.6°F (-13°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Iron River, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Iron River, in January, during 21.8 snowfall days, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Iron River have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Iron River?

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Iron River, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Iron River, WI

Average temperature in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Iron River, WI

Average pressure in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Iron River, WI

Average wind speed in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Iron River, WI

Average humidity in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Iron River, WI

Average rainfall in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Iron River, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Iron River, WI

Average snowfall in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Iron River, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Iron River, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h 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: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Iron River, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Iron River, WI

Average UV index in January - Iron River, WI
  • 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Iron River, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Iron River, WI

Average visibility in January - Iron River, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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