January weather forecastBig Lake, MN

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Big Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.6°F (-14.1°C) and 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Big Lake are January through May, October through December. In Big Lake, in January, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Big Lake, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.8 days and aggregates up to 19.61" (498mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, in Big Lake, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Big Lake is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Big Lake are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average high temperatures of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and lows of 6.6°F (-14.1°C), January is the coldest month.

During January, Big Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

In Big Lake, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

The month with the least rainfall in Big Lake, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In Big Lake, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Big Lake, Minnesota, in January, during 13.4 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Big Lake, Minnesota, is 9h and 13min.

On the first day of January in Big Lake, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Big Lake, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Big Lake, Minnesota, is 1. 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
Big Lake, MN

  • Average high temperature in January: 19.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Big Lake, MN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Big Lake, MN

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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