January weather forecast
Dow City, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Dow City, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14°F (-10°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Dow City, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Dow City. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dow City, in January, during 10.2 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dow City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Dow City, Iowa, is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Dow City, Iowa, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Dow City is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Dow City?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) at the peak and 14°F (-10°C) at the base.

How cold is it in Dow City in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Dow City, is 27°F (-2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 14°F (-10°C).

What is the most humid month in Dow City?

January is the most humid month in Dow City, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Dow City?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month in Dow City?

The month with the least rainfall in Dow City, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Dow City in January?

In Dow City, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Dow City?

In Dow City, in January, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Dow City?

In Dow City, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Dow City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dow City?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Dow City?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Dow City is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Dow City?

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

Average temperature in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dow City, IA

Average pressure in January - Dow City, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Dow City, IA

Average wind speed in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dow City, IA

Average humidity in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Dow City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 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
Dow City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dow City, IA

Average UV index in January - Dow City, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Dow City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Dow City, 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 28).

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Average visibility in January
Dow City, IA

Average visibility in January - Dow City, 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).

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