January weather forecast
Thornton, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Thornton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and max 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Thornton, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thornton, in January, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow. In Thornton, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.7 days and aggregates up to 20.51" (521mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January in Thornton, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Thornton?

The coldest period in Thornton is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January in Thornton?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Thornton, Iowa, during January are 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Thornton?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Thornton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Thornton, Iowa, is 88%.

What is the driest month in Thornton?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Thornton, Iowa. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Thornton in January?

In Thornton, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Thornton?

In Thornton, during January, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

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

In Thornton, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Thornton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thornton, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thornton?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Thornton is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Thornton?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thornton.

How high is the UV index in January in Thornton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Thornton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Thornton, IA

Average temperature in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°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 (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°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 (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Thornton, IA

Average pressure in January - Thornton, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Thornton, IA

Average wind speed in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Thornton, IA

Average humidity in January - Thornton, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Thornton, IA

Average rainfall in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in January
Thornton, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Thornton, IA

Average snowfall in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Thornton, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Thornton, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Thornton, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Thornton, IA

Average UV index in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Thornton, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Thornton, IA

Average visibility in January - Thornton, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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