January weather forecast
Leon, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Leon, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and lows of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Leon are January and December Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Leon?

January is the month when Leon experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is it in Leon in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Leon, Iowa, are 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Leon?

In January, the average relative humidity in Leon is 80%.

What is the driest month in Leon?

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

How much does it rain in Leon in January?

In Leon, Iowa, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Leon?

The month with the most snowfall in Leon, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Leon?

In January, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Leon have in January?

In Leon, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Leon?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leon, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leon?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Leon?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Leon?

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 Leon?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Leon is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Leon, IA

Average temperature in January - Leon, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Leon, IA

Average pressure in January - Leon, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Leon, IA

Average wind speed in January - Leon, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Leon, IA

Average humidity in January - Leon, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Leon, IA

Average rainfall in January - Leon, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Leon, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Leon, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Leon, IA

Average snowfall in January - Leon, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Leon, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Leon, 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).

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

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

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Leon, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Leon, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Leon, IA

Average UV index in January - Leon, 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
Leon, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Leon, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Leon, IA

Average visibility in January - Leon, 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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