January weather forecast
Prairie City, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Prairie City, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

In Prairie City, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie City. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, in Prairie City, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Prairie City?

January is the month when Prairie City experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is it in Prairie City in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Prairie City, is 27.3°F (-2.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Prairie City?

January is the most humid month in Prairie City, Iowa, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month in Prairie City?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Prairie City, Iowa. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Prairie City?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Prairie City. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Prairie City in January?

In Prairie City, in January, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Prairie City?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Prairie City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prairie City, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prairie City?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Prairie City, Iowa.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Prairie City?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Prairie City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Prairie City, IA

Average temperature in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°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 (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Prairie City, IA

Average pressure in January - Prairie City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Prairie City, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Prairie City, IA

Average humidity in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Prairie City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Prairie City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Prairie City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Prairie City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 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
Prairie City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prairie City, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Prairie City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Prairie City, IA

Average UV index in January - Prairie City, 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 January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Prairie City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Prairie City, IA

Average visibility in January - Prairie City, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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