January weather forecastAnkeny, IA
January
Weather in January
Starting the year in Ankeny, Iowa, the cold reigns supreme with high levels of humidity. The frosty days provide a picturesque perspective as snowflakes fall on average 4.09" (104mm) in January. The low sunlight levels make for stark outdoor imagesscape. The beginning of the year showcases the beauty of winter, but it also demands warm layers and snug homes. Winds prevail, and the bitterly cold air bites, setting the tone for the weather in the first month of the year.Temperature
January, characterized by an average high temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), is generally the coldest month.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ankeny, Iowa, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ankeny, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ankeny, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 27.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Ankeny, IA
- 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Ankeny, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Ankeny, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
