January weather forecastBurlington, IA
January
Weather in January
Burlington, Iowa can be quite chilly in January, with temperatures plunging and snow frequently blanketing the ground. The city sometimes basks under 4.2 hours of daily sunshine, slightly making up for the cold atmosphere. The average temperature for this month hovering between 18°F (-7.8°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C) combined with 4.25" (108mm) of snowfall gives every visitor a chilly welcome. Despite the cold, there is a certain charm in Burlington’s wintry landscape. The gleaming snow on the pavements, frosty trees, and ice-laden roofs present a remarkable spectacle.Temperature
With average high and low temperatures of 30°F (-1.1°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively, January is Burlington's coldest month.Humidity
In Burlington, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.Rainfall
In Burlington, Iowa, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Burlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Burlington. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
In Burlington, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.On the first day of January in Burlington, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.UV index
January is the month with the lowest UV index in Burlington, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Burlington, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 30°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in January
Burlington, IA
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Burlington, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Burlington, IA
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Burlington, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").
Average rainfall days in January
Burlington, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Burlington, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Burlington, 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 May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Burlington, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Burlington, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Burlington, IA
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Burlington, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Burlington, IA
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
