January weather forecastYale, IA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Yale, Iowa, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Yale. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yale, during January, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.4 snowfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Yale, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Yale, records 27.3°F (-2.6°C), while the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

In Yale, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

In Yale, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

In Yale, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Yale, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Yale, 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 July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Yale, IA

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Yale, IA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Yale, IA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Yale, IA

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Yale, IA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Yale, IA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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: 4h and 18min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Yale, IA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Yale, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Yale, IA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Yale, IA

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and August (5mi).