January weather forecastRussell, IA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Russell, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C).Temperature
With an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 82%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Russell, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in January
Russell, 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
Russell, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Russell, IA
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Russell, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in January
Russell, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Russell, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 3.78"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Russell, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Russell, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Russell, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Russell, IA
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Russell, 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 August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Russell, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and August (5mi).





