January weather forecast
Prairie du Chien, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Prairie du Chien are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prairie du Chien are January through May, October through December. In Prairie du Chien, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prairie du Chien, there are 44.5 snowfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Prairie du Chien is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, in Prairie du Chien, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. 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:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Prairie du Chien?

With average high temperatures of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and lows of 10.6°F (-11.9°C), January is the coldest month in Prairie du Chien.

How cold is January in Prairie du Chien?

The high-temperature, in January, in Prairie du Chien, records 23.2°F (-4.9°C), while the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What are the most humid months in Prairie du Chien?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Prairie du Chien.

What is the average humidity in January in Prairie du Chien?

In Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Prairie du Chien?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Prairie du Chien. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Prairie du Chien in January?

In Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Prairie du Chien?

In Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie du Chien have in January?

The average day length in January in Prairie du Chien is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Prairie du Chien?

On the first day of January in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prairie du Chien?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Prairie du Chien?

In Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prairie du Chien?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Prairie du Chien.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Prairie du Chien?

In Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average temperature in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average pressure in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average wind speed in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average humidity in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average rainfall in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average snowfall in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • 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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average UV index in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Prairie du Chien, WI

Average visibility in January - Prairie du Chien, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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