January weather forecast
Ames, AR

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Ames, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

In Ames, Arkansas, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Ames is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, in Ames, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and November are months with snowfall in Ames. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ames is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Ames?

The coldest time of the year in Ames is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Ames in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ames, is 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ames?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ames?

In January, in Ames, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Ames?

January is the first month it typically snows in Ames. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Ames?

In January, the average day length in Ames, Arkansas, is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ames?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ames?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Ames?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ames, AR

Average temperature in January - Ames, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ames, AR

Average pressure in January - Ames, AR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ames, AR

Average wind speed in January - Ames, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ames, AR

Average humidity in January - Ames, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ames, AR

Average rainfall in January - Ames, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ames, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Ames, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ames, AR

Average snowfall in January - Ames, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ames, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Ames, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ames, AR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ames, AR
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ames, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Ames, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ames, AR

Average UV index in January - Ames, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ames, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Ames, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Ames, AR

Average visibility in January - Ames, AR
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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