January weather forecastBaxter, MN

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Baxter, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.1°F (-15.5°C) and max 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Baxter, Minnesota, are January and February Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Baxter, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout January, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.6 snowfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Baxter, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Baxter, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 17.6°F (-8°C) and lows at 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

January temperatures in Baxter vary between a high-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low-temperature of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

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

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

January and February are months with the least rain in Baxter when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

In Baxter, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

In January, in Baxter, Minnesota, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout January, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Baxter, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 6min.

On the first day of January in Baxter, Minnesota, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Baxter, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Baxter, Minnesota, is 2.5h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Baxter, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Baxter, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Baxter, MN

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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