January weather forecast
Kent, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Kent, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°F (-9°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Kent's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and lows of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kent is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kent is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Kent, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kent.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Kent?

Kent's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January in Kent?

The high-temperature, in January, in Kent, records 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 15.8°F (-9°C).

What is the most humid month in Kent?

The months with the highest humidity are January and June, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Kent?

In Kent, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Kent?

The month with the least rainfall in Kent, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Kent?

In Kent, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Kent?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Kent, Iowa. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Kent?

In Kent, Iowa, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kent have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kent?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kent, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kent?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Kent have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Kent?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kent?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kent is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
34.3°F 1.3°C
29.1°F -1.6°C
33.3°F 0.7°C
Average low temperature
22.3°F -5.4°C
15.8°F -9°C
18.9°F -7.3°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
Average max. wind speed
11mph 17.7km/h
11.5mph 18.5km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.3mph 26.2km/h
17.1mph 27.5km/h
16.8mph 27km/h
Average humidity
79%
82%
81%
Average rainfall
0.79" 20mm
0.75" 19mm
0.79" 20mm
Average rainfall days
5
3.7
4.3
Average snowfall
1.69" 43mm
3.15" 80mm
2.83" 72mm
Average snowfall days
6.5
8.7
8
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
4h 2min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
19.4
18.3
16.6
Average UV index
2
1
2
Average cloud cover
48%
53%
50%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Kent, IA

Average temperature in January - Kent, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°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 (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kent, IA

Average pressure in January - Kent, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Kent, IA

Average wind speed in January - Kent, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

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

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Average humidity in January
Kent, IA

Average humidity in January - Kent, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kent, IA

Average rainfall in January - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kent, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kent, IA

Average snowfall in January - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kent, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Kent, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kent, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kent, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Kent, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kent, IA

Average UV index in January - Kent, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kent, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Kent, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Kent, IA

Average visibility in January - Kent, 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).

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