January weather forecast
Montpelier, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Montpelier, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Montpelier, Iowa, in January, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. 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. In Montpelier, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. 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, 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

The month with the least sunshine is January, 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 in Montpelier. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Montpelier?

Montpelier, Iowa, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Montpelier?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Montpelier.

What is the average humidity in January in Montpelier?

The average relative humidity in January in Montpelier is 83%.

How much does it rain in Montpelier in January?

In Montpelier, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Montpelier, Iowa, is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Montpelier?

On the first day of January in Montpelier, Iowa, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Montpelier?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Montpelier have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Montpelier?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Montpelier?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Montpelier, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average pressure in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average humidity in January
Montpelier, IA

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Montpelier, IA

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Montpelier, IA

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Montpelier, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average UV index in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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Average visibility in January
Montpelier, IA

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).

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