January weather forecastDows, IA
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Dows, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
January is the month when Dows, Iowa, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month in Dows.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dows are January through May, October through December. In Dows, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.7 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dows, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, in Dows, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year in Dows, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dows are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Dows, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Dows, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Dows, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Dows, IA
- Average humidity in January: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Dows, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in January
Dows, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dows, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dows, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dows, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dows, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in January
Dows, IA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Dows, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Dows, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
