January weather forecastFort Madison, IA
January
Weather in January
January in Fort Madison marks the beginning of a new year with the subfreezing temperatures typically ranging from 18.5°F (-7.5°C) to 30.4°F (-0.9°C). Touches of snow are not uncommon during this month, adding to the drastic decrease in temperatures. Clear skies are hard to come by as cloud coverage averages 54% case, reducing the duration of available sunlight. One should also account for the icy winds blowing at a speed of 10.4mph (16.7km/h), occasionally gushing up to 16.8mph (27km/h). Winter apparel ranging from heavy coats to insulated gloves is recommended to tolerate Fort Madison's biting January weather.Temperature
Fort Madison's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).Humidity
In Fort Madison, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fort Madison are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 30.4°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 (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Fort Madison, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).
Average UV index in January
Fort Madison, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Fort Madison, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Fort Madison, 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).
