January weather forecastCollins, IA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Collins, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and max 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Collins, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period in Collins tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

In Collins, in January, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Collins, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Collins, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Collins, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Collins, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Collins, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Collins, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Collins, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Collins, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Collins, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Collins, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Collins, IA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Collins, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Collins, 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
Collins, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Collins, IA

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).