January weather forecastMoorhead, IA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Moorhead, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).Temperature
Moorhead's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28°F (-2.2°C) and lows of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Moorhead is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Moorhead, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Moorhead, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Moorhead is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Moorhead, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Moorhead, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Moorhead, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in January
Moorhead, 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).
