January weather forecast
Salina, IA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Salina, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

In Salina, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Salina, Iowa, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salina are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Salina are January and February, with an average 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Salina is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Salina, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Salina, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Salina?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and lows at 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is January in Salina?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Salina, is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salina?

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

What is the driest month in Salina?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Salina in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Salina?

The months with the most snowfall in Salina, Iowa, are January and February, with an average 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Salina?

In Salina, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Salina?

In Salina, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Salina?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salina, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Salina?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Salina have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Salina, Iowa, is 4.1h.

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

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Salina, Iowa, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Salina?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Salina, IA

Average temperature in January - Salina, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salina, IA

Average pressure in January - Salina, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salina, IA

Average wind speed in January - Salina, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salina, IA

Average humidity in January - Salina, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salina, IA

Average rainfall in January - Salina, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salina, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Salina, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salina, IA

Average snowfall in January - Salina, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salina, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Salina, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salina, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salina, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salina, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Salina, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salina, IA

Average UV index in January - Salina, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salina, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Salina, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Salina, IA

Average visibility in January - Salina, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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