January weather forecastMerrimac, IA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Merrimac, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and min 17.4°F (-8.1°C).Temperature
With average high and low temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) respectively, January is Merrimac's coldest month.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Merrimac, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.1 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Merrimac, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
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
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average sunshine days in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Merrimac, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Merrimac, IA
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
