January weather forecast
Urbandale, IA

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Weather in January

Urbandale, Iowa experiences winter's chill in January. Despite it being one of the coldest months, the city still sees more sunny days than overcast ones. An average maximum temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a minimum of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) underline the need for warm clothes. The combination of high relative humidity at 83% and below-freezing temperatures allows for an accumulation of 2.2" (56mm) of snow on average. Expect a generous need for the home's heating with cold nights offering clear winter starry skies.

Temperature

Urbandale's January weather, with an average high temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Urbandale is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Urbandale are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Urbandale, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, in Urbandale, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Urbandale is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Urbandale?

Urbandale's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and lows of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

How cold is it in Urbandale in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Urbandale, is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Urbandale?

January is the most humid month in Urbandale, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Urbandale?

In January, the average relative humidity in Urbandale, Iowa, is 83%.

What is the driest month in Urbandale?

The month with the least rainfall in Urbandale, Iowa, is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Urbandale in January?

In January, in Urbandale, Iowa, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Urbandale?

The month with the most snowfall in Urbandale is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Urbandale in January?

In Urbandale, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Urbandale?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Urbandale, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Urbandale?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Urbandale, Iowa, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Urbandale?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Urbandale?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Urbandale?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Urbandale, Iowa, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
33.8°F 1°C
27.9°F -2.3°C
31.5°F -0.3°C
Average low temperature
22.1°F -5.5°C
14.4°F -9.8°C
18°F -7.8°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
9.9mph 15.9km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.6mph 17.1km/h
11mph 17.7km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.6mph 25.1km/h
16.5mph 26.6km/h
16.2mph 26.1km/h
Average humidity
79%
83%
82%
Average rainfall
0.55" 14mm
0.47" 12mm
0.51" 13mm
Average rainfall days
3.8
3.8
3.5
Average snowfall
0.83" 21mm
2.2" 56mm
1.93" 49mm
Average snowfall days
5.5
8.4
7.7
Average daylight
9h 1min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
4h 2min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
22.8
20.6
17.8
Average UV index
2
1
2
Average cloud cover
49%
53%
50%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Urbandale, IA

Average temperature in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Urbandale, IA

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

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Average wind speed in January
Urbandale, IA

Average wind speed in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

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 (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Urbandale, IA

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

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Average rainfall in January
Urbandale, IA

Average rainfall in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Urbandale, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Urbandale, IA

Average snowfall in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Urbandale, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Urbandale, IA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Urbandale, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Urbandale, IA

Average UV index in January - Urbandale, 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
Urbandale, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Urbandale, IA

Average visibility in January - Urbandale, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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