January weather forecastPrairie City, IA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Prairie City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Temperature
In Prairie City, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, 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. 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, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Prairie City, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
