January weather forecast
West Point, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in West Point, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 30.2°F (-1°C) at the peak and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in West Point is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, in West Point, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Point, Iowa, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Point are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in West Point. Snow falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in West Point is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in West Point is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Point are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in West Point?

West Point, Iowa, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January in West Point?

The average high-temperature, in January, in West Point, is 30.2°F (-1°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in West Point?

In West Point, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in West Point in January?

In West Point, Iowa, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in West Point?

The month with the most snowfall in West Point, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in West Point in January?

In West Point, Iowa, during January, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Point?

The average day length in January in West Point is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in West Point?

On the first day of January in West Point, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Point?

The month with the least sunshine in West Point, Iowa, is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Point?

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

When is the lowest UV index in West Point?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Point are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in West Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in West Point, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading 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
West Point, IA

Average temperature in January - West Point, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
West Point, IA

Average pressure in January - West Point, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
West Point, IA

Average wind speed in January - West Point, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
West Point, IA

Average humidity in January - West Point, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
West Point, IA

Average rainfall in January - West Point, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in January
West Point, IA

Average rainfall days in January - West Point, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
West Point, IA

Average snowfall in January - West Point, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
West Point, IA

Average snowfall days in January - West Point, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
West Point, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
West Point, IA

Average sunshine days in January - West Point, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
West Point, IA

Average UV index in January - West Point, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
West Point, IA

Average cloud cover in January - West Point, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
West Point, IA

Average visibility in January - West Point, 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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