January weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

In Mount Pleasant, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In Mount Pleasant, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mount Pleasant. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mount Pleasant, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

How cold is it in Mount Pleasant in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Mount Pleasant, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in Mount Pleasant in January?

In Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Mount Pleasant?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Mount Pleasant in January?

In Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mount Pleasant?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mount Pleasant?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Pleasant.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mount Pleasant?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Pleasant?

The month with the lowest UV index in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Mount Pleasant?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average temperature in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average pressure in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average wind speed in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average humidity in January - Mount Pleasant, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall in January - Mount Pleasant, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall in January - Mount Pleasant, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Pleasant, 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 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average UV index in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average visibility in January - Mount Pleasant, 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).

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