January weather forecastSheldon, IA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Sheldon, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and max 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and lows of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
The most humid month in Sheldon is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Sheldon is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sheldon. In Sheldon, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sheldon, there are 48.8 snowfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Sheldon.UV index
January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Sheldon, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average humidity in January: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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: 4h and 6min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Sheldon, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Sheldon, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
