January weather forecast
Sidney, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sidney, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

In Sidney, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Sidney.

Rainfall

In Sidney, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.6 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Sidney. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sidney is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Sidney, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sidney?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Sidney?

In Sidney, in January, the average high-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Sidney?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Sidney.

What is the average humidity in January in Sidney?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sidney, Iowa, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Sidney in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sidney?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Sidney, Iowa. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Sidney?

In Sidney, Iowa, in January, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Sidney is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sidney?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sidney, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sidney?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sidney have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sidney, Iowa, is 4.7h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sidney?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sidney, IA

Average temperature in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sidney, IA

Average pressure in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sidney, IA

Average wind speed in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sidney, IA

Average humidity in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sidney, IA

Average rainfall in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sidney, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sidney, IA

Average snowfall in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sidney, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Sidney, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sidney, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sidney, IA

Average UV index in January - Sidney, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sidney, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Sidney, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Sidney, IA

Average visibility in January - Sidney, 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).

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