January weather forecastMitchell, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Mitchell, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Mitchell. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mitchell, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the peak and 9°F (-12.8°C) at the base.

The high-temperature during January is 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

The month with the least rainfall in Mitchell is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

In Mitchell, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

In Mitchell, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Mitchell, the average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mitchell.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Mitchell, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mitchell, 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 (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Mitchell, IA

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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