January weather forecast
Independence, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Independence, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7°F (-13.9°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Independence, Wisconsin, are January through May, October through December. In Independence, during January, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 68 days and aggregates up to 28.11" (714mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Independence, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Independence is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence, Wisconsin. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Independence?

January is the month when Independence, Wisconsin, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

How cold is January in Independence?

The high-temperature, in January, in Independence, is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 7°F (-13.9°C).

What is the most humid month in Independence?

The most humid month in Independence, Wisconsin, is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January in Independence?

The average relative humidity in January in Independence is 91%.

What is the driest month in Independence?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Independence, Wisconsin. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Independence?

In Independence, Wisconsin, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Independence?

In January, in Independence, Wisconsin, it is snowing for 15.5 days. Throughout January, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Independence?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Independence?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Independence, Wisconsin, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Independence?

The average sunshine duration in January in Independence, Wisconsin, is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Independence?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Independence, Wisconsin.

How high is the UV index in January in Independence?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Independence is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Independence, WI

Average temperature in January - Independence, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Independence, WI

Average pressure in January - Independence, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Independence, WI

Average wind speed in January - Independence, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Independence, WI

Average humidity in January - Independence, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Independence, WI

Average rainfall in January - Independence, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in January
Independence, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Independence, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Independence, WI

Average snowfall in January - Independence, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Independence, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Independence, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 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
Independence, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Independence, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Independence, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Independence, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Independence, WI

Average UV index in January - Independence, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Independence, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Independence, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Independence, WI

Average visibility in January - Independence, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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