January weather forecast
Muscatine, IA

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Weather in January

Weather in Muscatine, Iowa, starts the calendar with the chill of winter. Snowfall and low temperatures are prevalent, with the coldest days reaching lows of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and snowfall reaching nearly 5" (127mm). This is the time of the year where daylight is shortest, often lost to cloud cover. Conditions can be further intensified by winds which could pose certain challenges for outdoor activities.

Temperature

In Muscatine, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

In Muscatine, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Muscatine, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Muscatine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Muscatine are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Muscatine, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Muscatine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Muscatine. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Muscatine?

Muscatine's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) to a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

How cold is January in Muscatine?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Muscatine, is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Muscatine?

In Muscatine, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Muscatine?

In Muscatine, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Muscatine?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Muscatine in January?

In January, in Muscatine, Iowa, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Muscatine?

On the first day of January in Muscatine, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Muscatine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Muscatine, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Muscatine?

In Muscatine, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Muscatine?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Muscatine?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Muscatine is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Muscatine, IA

Average temperature in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°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 (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Muscatine, IA

Average pressure in January - Muscatine, 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
Muscatine, IA

Average wind speed in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Muscatine, IA

Average humidity in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

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
Muscatine, IA

Average rainfall in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in January
Muscatine, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Muscatine, IA

Average snowfall in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Muscatine, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Muscatine, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Muscatine, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Muscatine, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Muscatine, IA

Average UV index in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Muscatine, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Muscatine, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Muscatine, IA

Average visibility in January - Muscatine, 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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