January weather forecast
Brainerd, MN

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Weather in January

January skies over Brainerd, Minnesota, are mostly cloudy, providing a gentle narrative for the beginning of the year. The temperature highs are modest, falling around 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and the lows around 11.3°F (-11.5°C). Snowfall marks the winter scene with 5.35" (136mm) and 20.3 snowy days, setting the stage for a classic Minnesotan winter. January, colder than February, has less sunlight, making it one of the darker months. Residents often cherish the scenic beauty of a snow-clad cityscape.

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Brainerd is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Brainerd, Minnesota, in January, during 20.3 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.9 snowfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 6min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 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.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Brainerd are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Brainerd?

Brainerd's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 18°F (-7.8°C) and lows of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

How cold is January in Brainerd?

The high-temperature, in January, in Brainerd, records 18°F (-7.8°C), while the low-temperature is 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Brainerd?

The months with the highest humidity in Brainerd, Minnesota, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January in Brainerd?

In Brainerd, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Brainerd?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Brainerd, Minnesota. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Brainerd in January?

In Brainerd, Minnesota, in January, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Brainerd?

In Brainerd, during January, snow falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Brainerd?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brainerd, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Brainerd?

The month with the least sunshine in Brainerd is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Brainerd?

The average sunshine duration in January in Brainerd is 2.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Brainerd?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Brainerd?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Brainerd, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Brainerd, MN

Average temperature in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18°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 (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Brainerd, MN

Average pressure in January - Brainerd, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Brainerd, MN

Average wind speed in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Brainerd, MN

Average humidity in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Brainerd, MN

Average rainfall in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in January
Brainerd, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Brainerd, MN

Average snowfall in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Brainerd, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 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
Brainerd, MN

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

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Brainerd, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Brainerd, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Brainerd, MN

Average UV index in January - Brainerd, 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
Brainerd, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Brainerd, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Brainerd, MN

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

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

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