January weather forecastCreston, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Creston, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

In Creston, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Creston. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair 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. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Creston witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Creston in January has an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C).

The months with the highest humidity are January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

In Creston, in January, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

In Creston, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

In Creston, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Creston, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°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 (15.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Creston, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Creston, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Creston, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Creston, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Creston, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Creston, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Creston, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Creston, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Creston, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Creston, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Creston, 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).