January weather forecast
Aitkin, MN

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Weather in January

The Aitkin weather in January sets the stage for a cold, snowy winter. Snowfall remains high with snow recorded over 15 days reaching 3.58" (91mm) in total, making January the month with the third highest snowfall. Atmospheric pressure shows the highest value at 30.12in contrasting with limited sunlight, lasting merely 2.2 hours per day. Though days are short, Aitkin residents take heart in the knowledge that the days will become longer, with an additional 1.3 hours of daylight gracing February. With a twinge of bone-chilling cold and a hue of gray from the abundant cloud cover, January brings a quintessential Minnesota winter to Aitkin.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and a low temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, January is the most humid month in Aitkin.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Aitkin. Rain falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Aitkin, in January, during 15.2 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Aitkin, there are 75.6 snowfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Aitkin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, in Aitkin, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Aitkin?

Aitkin, Minnesota, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 17.1°F (-8.3°C) at the peak and 2.7°F (-16.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Aitkin in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Aitkin, is 17.1°F (-8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 2.7°F (-16.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Aitkin?

January is the most humid month in Aitkin, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January in Aitkin?

In January, the average relative humidity in Aitkin, Minnesota, is 92%.

What is the driest month in Aitkin?

The month with the least rainfall in Aitkin is January, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Aitkin?

In January, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Aitkin?

In Aitkin, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Aitkin, Minnesota, is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Aitkin?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Aitkin?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Aitkin, Minnesota, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Aitkin?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Aitkin is 2.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Aitkin?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Aitkin?

In Aitkin, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
22.1°F -5.5°C
17.1°F -8.3°C
21°F -6.1°C
Average low temperature
10.6°F -11.9°C
2.7°F -16.3°C
5.9°F -14.5°C
Average pressure
30.1" 765mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
6.8mph 10.9km/h
6.8mph 10.9km/h
6.9mph 11.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.4mph 11.9km/h
7.5mph 12.1km/h
7.4mph 11.9km/h
Average wind speed gusts
10.7mph 17.2km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
11mph 17.7km/h
Average humidity
89%
92%
91%
Average rainfall
0.94" 24mm
0.51" 13mm
0.63" 16mm
Average rainfall days
2.4
1.9
1.9
Average snowfall
6.18" 157mm
3.58" 91mm
4.21" 107mm
Average snowfall days
14.5
15.2
15
Average daylight
8h 4min
9h 1min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
2h 4min
2h 1min
2h 3min
Average sunshine days
16.2
16.8
14.1
Average UV index
1
1
1
Average cloud cover
73%
77%
75%
Average visibility
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km

Average temperature in January
Aitkin, MN

Average temperature in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Aitkin, MN

Average pressure in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Aitkin, MN

Average wind speed in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Aitkin, MN

Average humidity in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Aitkin, MN

Average rainfall in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Aitkin, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Aitkin, MN

Average snowfall in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Aitkin, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 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
Aitkin, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Aitkin, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Aitkin, MN

Average UV index in January - Aitkin, MN
  • 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
Aitkin, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Aitkin, MN

Average visibility in January - Aitkin, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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