January weather forecast
Wales, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Wales, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Wales experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wales is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Wales, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Wales, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Wales?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Wales, registering a high temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in Wales in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wales, is 30°F (-1.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Wales?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month in Wales, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in January in Wales?

In Wales, Iowa, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month in Wales?

The months with the least rainfall in Wales, Iowa, are January and February Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Wales?

In Wales, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Wales?

The month with the most snowfall in Wales is January, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Wales in January?

In January, in Wales, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Wales, Iowa, is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Wales?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wales, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wales?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wales?

In Wales, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wales?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wales, Iowa.

What is the UV index reading in January in Wales?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wales, IA

Average temperature in January - Wales, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wales, IA

Average pressure in January - Wales, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Wales, IA

Average wind speed in January - Wales, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wales, IA

Average humidity in January - Wales, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wales, IA

Average rainfall in January - Wales, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wales, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Wales, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wales, IA

Average snowfall in January - Wales, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wales, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Wales, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Wales, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wales, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wales, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Wales, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wales, IA

Average UV index in January - Wales, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Wales, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Wales, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Wales, IA

Average visibility in January - Wales, 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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