January weather forecastOxford, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Oxford, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and min 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.7 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oxford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

With its average high temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) respectively.

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Oxford, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

In Oxford, during January, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

In Oxford, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Oxford, 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
Oxford, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oxford, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Oxford, 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
Oxford, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Oxford, 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).