January weather forecast
Fairfield, IA

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fairfield, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Fairfield is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Fairfield are January and December Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairfield are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Fairfield are January and February, with an average 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Fairfield is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interpret into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Fairfield?

With an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C), January is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, Iowa, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Fairfield?

The average relative humidity in January in Fairfield is 81%.

What is the driest month in Fairfield?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Fairfield in January?

In Fairfield, Iowa, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Fairfield?

The months with the most snowfall in Fairfield, Iowa, are January and February, with an average 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Fairfield?

In January, in Fairfield, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in January?

The average day length in January in Fairfield, Iowa, is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fairfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairfield, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fairfield?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Fairfield, Iowa, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fairfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairfield?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Fairfield, IA

Average temperature in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fairfield, IA

Average pressure in January - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, IA

Average wind speed in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

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

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Average humidity in January
Fairfield, IA

Average humidity in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

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

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Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, IA

Average snowfall in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Fairfield, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 38min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 5min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 17min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fairfield, IA

Average UV index in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Fairfield, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Fairfield, IA

Average visibility in January - Fairfield, 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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