January weather forecastCalamus, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Calamus, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Calamus is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Calamus, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Calamus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. 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. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is Calamus's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 26.6°F (-3°C) and lows of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

During January, Calamus experiences an average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

January is the most humid month in Calamus, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Calamus, in January, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

In Calamus, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Calamus.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Calamus, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Calamus, 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: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Calamus, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Calamus, 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).