January weather forecastGowrie, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Gowrie, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the peak and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, having an average high-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is the coldest month.

An average high-temperature, in January, in Gowrie, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

In Gowrie, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Gowrie, 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
Gowrie, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

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

Average humidity in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

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: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Gowrie, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Gowrie, 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).