January weather forecastWest Point, IA
January
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Point, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
