January weather forecastWayland, IA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wayland, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

In Wayland, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 16.5°F (-8.6°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Wayland, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Wayland. Snow falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wayland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 16.5°F (-8.6°C), is the coldest month in Wayland.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wayland during January are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

In Wayland, during January, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

In Wayland, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

In Wayland, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

On the first day of January in Wayland, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Wayland, Iowa, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

In Wayland, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Wayland is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°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 (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Wayland, IA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Wayland, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Wayland, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Wayland, 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).