January weather forecastRiver Sioux, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in River Sioux, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) 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 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest month.

An average high-temperature, in January, in River Sioux, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month.

In River Sioux, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

In River Sioux, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average pressure
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
River Sioux, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
River Sioux, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
River Sioux, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
River Sioux, IA

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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