January weather forecast
Council Bluffs, IA

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Weather in January

Starting the year in Council Bluffs, Iowa, January endures the wrath of winter. The city shivers under an average low temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C), making it the coldest time of year with less daylight of about 9.6 hours. Snowfall is relatively common, averaging 2.17" (55mm), complementing the often frosty and freezing landscapes. Despite the cold skies, the city's resilience is insurmountable as life continues undeterred. The weather remains dynamic with frequent changes but it does not deter the undying spirit of this vibrant city.

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Council Bluffs is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Council Bluffs, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Council Bluffs, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Council Bluffs?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C), is the coldest month in Council Bluffs.

How cold is it in Council Bluffs in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Council Bluffs, is 30°F (-1.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Council Bluffs?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month in Council Bluffs.

What is the average humidity in January in Council Bluffs?

The average relative humidity in January in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Council Bluffs?

The month with the least rainfall in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Council Bluffs in January?

In Council Bluffs, during January, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Council Bluffs?

In Council Bluffs, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Council Bluffs?

In January, the average day length in Council Bluffs is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Council Bluffs?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Council Bluffs, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Council Bluffs?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Council Bluffs, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Council Bluffs?

The average sunshine duration in January in Council Bluffs is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Council Bluffs?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Council Bluffs?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Council Bluffs is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average temperature in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average pressure in January - Council Bluffs, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average wind speed in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average humidity in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average rainfall in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average snowfall in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Council Bluffs, 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
Council Bluffs, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Council Bluffs, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average UV index in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Council Bluffs, IA

Average visibility in January - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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