January weather forecastCarmel, IA
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Carmel, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and max 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and lows of 11.1°F (-11.6°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carmel, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Carmel, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Carmel, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 24.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 11.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Carmel, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Carmel, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Carmel, IA
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in January
Carmel, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in January
Carmel, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Carmel, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Carmel, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carmel, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Carmel, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Carmel, 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
Carmel, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Carmel, 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).





