January weather forecast
Lincoln, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lincoln, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and an average high of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lincoln, Iowa. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lincoln, Iowa. The month with the most snowfall in Lincoln, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lincoln, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h 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 ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Lincoln?

Lincoln's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) and lows of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is it in Lincoln in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lincoln, is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Lincoln?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

What is the driest month in Lincoln?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lincoln. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Iowa, during January, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Lincoln?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lincoln. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Lincoln in January?

In Lincoln, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lincoln?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lincoln?

On the first day of January in Lincoln, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lincoln?

The month with the least sunshine in Lincoln, Iowa, is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lincoln?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lincoln, Iowa, is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lincoln, IA

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lincoln, IA

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lincoln, IA

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

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 (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lincoln, IA

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, IA

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, IA

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Lincoln, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lincoln, IA

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Lincoln, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Lincoln, IA

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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).

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