January weather forecast
Rockford, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Rockford, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

Rockford's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and lows of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Rockford, Iowa. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rockford, during January, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Rockford, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Rockford, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Rockford, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rockford. 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, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Rockford?

Rockford's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and lows of 10°F (-12.2°C).

How cold is January in Rockford?

During January, Rockford experiences an average high-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Rockford?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Rockford.

What is the average humidity in January in Rockford?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month in Rockford?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Rockford, Iowa. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Rockford in January?

In January, in Rockford, Iowa, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Rockford in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout January, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rockford have in January?

The average day length in January in Rockford, Iowa, is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Rockford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rockford?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockford have in January?

In Rockford, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rockford?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rockford.

What is the UV index reading in January in Rockford?

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

Average temperature in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in January
Rockford, IA

Average pressure in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Rockford, IA

Average wind speed in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Rockford, IA

Average humidity in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Rockford, IA

Average rainfall in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in January
Rockford, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Rockford, IA

Average snowfall in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Rockford, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 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
Rockford, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Rockford, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Rockford, IA

Average UV index in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Rockford, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Rockford, IA

Average visibility in January - Rockford, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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