January weather forecastMontpelier, IA
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Montpelier, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
With average high and low temperatures of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) respectively, January is Montpelier's coldest month.Humidity
January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Montpelier, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Montpelier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Montpelier, Iowa, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Montpelier, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.On the first day of January in Montpelier, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Montpelier.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Montpelier is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Montpelier, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Montpelier, IA
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Montpelier, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Montpelier, 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).
