January weather forecastGrand River, IA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Grand River, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and lows at 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Grand River, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Grand River is January, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

During January, Grand River experiences an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

In Grand River, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

In Grand River, in January, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

In Grand River, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Grand River, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Grand River, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Grand River, 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).