January weather forecast
Whittier, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Whittier, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

Whittier's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and lows of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Whittier, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Whittier, Iowa, is January, when snow falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Whittier is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, in Whittier, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Whittier, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Whittier, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Whittier?

January stands out as Whittier's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

How cold is January in Whittier?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Whittier?

The most humid month in Whittier is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January in Whittier?

In Whittier, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in Whittier in January?

In January, in Whittier, Iowa, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Whittier?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Whittier?

In Whittier, in January, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

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

In Whittier, Iowa, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Whittier?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whittier, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Whittier?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Whittier?

The average sunshine duration in January in Whittier, Iowa, is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Whittier?

In Whittier, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Whittier, IA

Average temperature in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Whittier, IA

Average pressure in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Whittier, IA

Average wind speed in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Whittier, IA

Average humidity in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Whittier, IA

Average rainfall in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in January
Whittier, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Whittier, IA

Average snowfall in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Whittier, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Whittier, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Whittier, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Whittier, IA

Average UV index in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Whittier, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Whittier, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Whittier, IA

Average visibility in January - Whittier, 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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