January weather forecastMelbourne, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Melbourne, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a minimum average of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Melbourne is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Melbourne, Iowa, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Melbourne are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Melbourne is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January in Melbourne, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Melbourne is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Melbourne are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

An average high-temperature, in January, in Melbourne, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

January is the most humid month in Melbourne, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

In Melbourne, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

In Melbourne, in January, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

In Melbourne, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Melbourne, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Melbourne, Iowa, is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Melbourne is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Melbourne, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Melbourne, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Melbourne, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Melbourne, 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).