January weather forecast
Sioux City, IA

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Panorama of the vast Sioux City, Iowa
Panorama of the vast Sioux City, Iowa

Weather in January

After the relative calm of December, January ushers in the new year with a noticeable drop in temperature reaching a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C). High relative humidity, reaching 83%, indicates that the cold bites more than the thermometer might suggest. Sioux City residents should prepare for snowy conditions, as the city experiences its fair share of snowflake showers. Dress in layers and pay attention to frostbite warnings during particularly chill nights. Despite these conditions, the shorter days with 9.5 hours of daylight and reduced sunshine brings a stark beauty to the city not seen in other months.

Temperature

Sioux City experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a minimum of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Sioux City when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Sioux City is January, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Sioux City. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Sioux City?

January is the coldest month in Sioux City, exhibiting average temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) at the peak and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) at the base.

How cold is January in Sioux City?

January temperatures in Sioux City vary between a high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Sioux City?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sioux City?

In Sioux City, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month in Sioux City?

January and February are months with the least rain in Sioux City when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Sioux City in January?

In Sioux City, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Sioux City?

The month with the most snowfall in Sioux City is January, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Sioux City in January?

In Sioux City, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sioux City have in January?

In January, the average day length in Sioux City is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sioux City?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sioux City?

The month with the least sunshine in Sioux City, Iowa, is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sioux City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sioux City, Iowa, is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sioux City?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Sioux City?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sioux City is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sioux City, IA

Average temperature in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sioux City, IA

Average pressure in January - Sioux City, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sioux City, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sioux City, IA

Average humidity in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sioux City, IA

Average rainfall in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sioux City, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sioux City, IA

Average snowfall in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sioux City, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Sioux City, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Sioux City, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sioux City, IA

Average UV index in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Sioux City, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Sioux City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Sioux City, IA

Average visibility in January - Sioux City, 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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