January weather forecast
Elk Run Heights, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elk Run Heights, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 12°F (-11.1°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Elk Run Heights when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Elk Run Heights?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 12°F (-11.1°C).

How cold is January in Elk Run Heights?

The high-temperature, in January, in Elk Run Heights, is 24.3°F (-4.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Elk Run Heights?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elk Run Heights?

In Elk Run Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month in Elk Run Heights?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Elk Run Heights?

In Elk Run Heights, Iowa, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Elk Run Heights?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Elk Run Heights. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Elk Run Heights in January?

In Elk Run Heights, Iowa, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Elk Run Heights?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elk Run Heights?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elk Run Heights?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Elk Run Heights, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Run Heights have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Elk Run Heights is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elk Run Heights?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average temperature in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12°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 (12°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average pressure in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average wind speed in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average humidity in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average rainfall in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average snowfall in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk Run Heights, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average UV index in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Elk Run Heights, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Elk Run Heights, IA

Average visibility in January - Elk Run Heights, 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).

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