January weather forecast
Balfour, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Balfour, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is Balfour's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Balfour is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Balfour when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Balfour are January through May, October through December. In Balfour, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Balfour, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Balfour, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Balfour, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Balfour, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Balfour, Iowa, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Balfour?

Balfour's January weather, with an average high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Balfour in January?

January temperatures in Balfour vary between a high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Balfour?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month in Balfour.

What is the average humidity in January in Balfour?

In January, the average relative humidity in Balfour is 80%.

What is the driest month in Balfour?

January and February are months with the least rain in Balfour when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Balfour in January?

In January, in Balfour, Iowa, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Balfour?

In Balfour, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

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

In Balfour, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Balfour?

On the first day of January in Balfour, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Balfour?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Balfour have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Balfour, Iowa, is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Balfour?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Balfour?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Balfour is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Balfour, IA

Average temperature in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Balfour, IA

Average pressure in January - Balfour, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Balfour, IA

Average wind speed in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Balfour, IA

Average humidity in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in January
Balfour, IA

Average rainfall in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in January
Balfour, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Balfour, IA

Average snowfall in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Balfour, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Balfour, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Balfour, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Balfour, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Balfour, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Balfour, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Balfour, IA

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

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

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