January weather forecastCalmar, IA
January
Weather in January
The cold season starts in Calmar, Iowa at the beginning of the New Year with January typically seeing the very lowest thermometer readings with the high being 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and the low only 9.7°F (-12.4°C). Frequent snowfall can turn the city into a winter wonderland, creating breathtaking scenes. The frosty conditions extend into the night as the temperatures plunge, making for chilly evenings. Even in the daylight, warmth is a scarce commodity while brisk winds add a biting chill to the already frigid conditions. Despite the biting cold, many find beauty in the stark, snowy landscape that the first month of the year presents.Temperature
January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated. In Calmar, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.Daylight
In Calmar, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Calmar, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 22.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 9.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Calmar, IA
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Calmar, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in January
Calmar, IA
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Calmar, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in January
Calmar, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Calmar, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 5.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Calmar, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Calmar, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Calmar, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Calmar, IA
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Calmar, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Calmar, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
