January weather forecastSouth Switch Junction, IA
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in South Switch Junction, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 25°F (-3.9°C) and lows of 12.4°F (-10.9°C), January is the coldest month.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in South Switch Junction, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 25°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.14"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.88"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
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: 3h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average UV index in January: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
South Switch Junction, IA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
