January weather forecast
Cedar, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cedar, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and max 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at the peak and 15.3°F (-9.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Cedar is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Cedar, Iowa. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cedar, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cedar, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Cedar.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Cedar. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Cedar?

During the coldest month in Cedar, January, temperatures average a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

How cold is January in Cedar?

In January, in Cedar, the average high-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Cedar?

In Cedar, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Cedar?

The month with the least rainfall in Cedar, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Cedar?

In Cedar, Iowa, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Cedar?

In January, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Cedar?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cedar?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Cedar?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Cedar, Iowa, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cedar?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Cedar?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cedar is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Cedar, IA

Average temperature in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Cedar, IA

Average pressure in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Cedar, IA

Average wind speed in January - Cedar, 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 (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Cedar, IA

Average humidity in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cedar, IA

Average rainfall in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in January
Cedar, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Cedar, IA

Average snowfall in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Cedar, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Cedar, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cedar, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cedar, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Cedar, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cedar, IA

Average UV index in January - Cedar, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cedar, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Cedar, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Cedar, IA

Average visibility in January - Cedar, 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).

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