January weather forecastAlden, IA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Alden, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and max 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Temperature
In Alden, Iowa, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.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
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. 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 is 9h and 29min.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.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alden, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
