January weather forecastLa Porte City, IA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in La Porte City, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

La Porte City's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and lows of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In La Porte City, in January, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in La Porte City is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in La Porte City, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In La Porte City, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and reaching a low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

In January, in La Porte City, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month.

In La Porte City, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

In La Porte City, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated snow.

In La Porte City, in January, during 8.4 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

In La Porte City, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

Average pressure in January
La Porte City, 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).

Average wind speed in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

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

Average humidity in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
La Porte City, 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: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
La Porte City, IA

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).