January weather forecast
Pocahontas, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Pocahontas, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month in Pocahontas.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Pocahontas. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pocahontas, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Pocahontas, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Pocahontas, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Pocahontas is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Pocahontas?

With average high temperatures of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and lows of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), January is the coldest month in Pocahontas, Iowa.

How cold is January in Pocahontas?

Pocahontas in January has an average high-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Pocahontas?

With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month in Pocahontas, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in January in Pocahontas?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

What is the driest month in Pocahontas?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Pocahontas. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Pocahontas?

In January, in Pocahontas, Iowa, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pocahontas in January?

In Pocahontas, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Pocahontas is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Pocahontas?

On the first day of January in Pocahontas, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pocahontas?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pocahontas.

How high is the UV index in January in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
29.5°F -1.4°C
24.4°F -4.2°C
28.4°F -2°C
Average low temperature
19°F -7.2°C
11.8°F -11.2°C
15.1°F -9.4°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.5mph 16.9km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
10.8mph 17.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.2mph 18km/h
11.6mph 18.7km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.5mph 26.6km/h
17.3mph 27.8km/h
16.8mph 27km/h
Average humidity
82%
86%
84%
Average rainfall
0.43" 11mm
0.28" 7mm
0.39" 10mm
Average rainfall days
2.8
2.4
2.3
Average snowfall
0.67" 17mm
1.14" 29mm
2.05" 52mm
Average snowfall days
6.5
8.3
7.2
Average daylight
9h 1min
9h 3min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 4min
4h 1min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
23
23.2
20.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
52%
56%
52%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average temperature in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average pressure in January - Pocahontas, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average wind speed in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average humidity in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average rainfall in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average snowfall in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average UV index in January - Pocahontas, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Pocahontas, 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 July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Pocahontas, IA

Average visibility in January - Pocahontas, 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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