January weather forecast
Alden, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Alden, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

Alden's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and lows of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Alden is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Alden is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Alden?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is January in Alden?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 11.8°F (-11.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Alden?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Alden?

In Alden, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month in Alden?

The month with the least rainfall in Alden, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Alden in January?

In Alden, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Alden?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Alden in January?

In Alden, in January, during 11.7 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alden have in January?

The average day length in January in Alden is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alden?

On the first day of January in Alden, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alden?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Alden, Iowa.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alden?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Alden is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alden?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Alden?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
30.7°F -0.7°C
24.3°F -4.3°C
28.6°F -1.9°C
Average low temperature
19.9°F -6.7°C
11.8°F -11.2°C
15.3°F -9.3°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.6mph 18.7km/h
11.6mph 18.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.4mph 26.4km/h
17.3mph 27.8km/h
17mph 27.4km/h
Average humidity
83%
87%
85%
Average rainfall
1.26" 32mm
0.98" 25mm
1.06" 27mm
Average rainfall days
5.1
4.4
3.4
Average snowfall
2.87" 73mm
4.17" 106mm
3.86" 98mm
Average snowfall days
10.5
11.7
9.3
Average daylight
9h 1min
9h 3min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 1min
3h 4min
4h 1min
Average sunshine days
17.5
16.6
15.7
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
56%
60%
56%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Alden, IA

Average temperature in January - Alden, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Alden, IA

Average pressure in January - Alden, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Alden, IA

Average wind speed in January - Alden, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Alden, IA

Average humidity in January - Alden, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Alden, IA

Average rainfall in January - Alden, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in January
Alden, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Alden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Alden, IA

Average snowfall in January - Alden, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Alden, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Alden, IA
  • 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alden, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alden, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Alden, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Alden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Alden, IA

Average UV index in January - Alden, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Alden, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Alden, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Alden, IA

Average visibility in January - Alden, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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