January weather forecast
Cotton, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Cotton, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and -0°F (-17.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Cotton's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low-temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Cotton, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Cotton, Minnesota, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cotton, Minnesota. In Cotton, during January, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cotton, there are 105.9 snowfall days, and 42.76" (1086mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, in Cotton, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cotton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Cotton?

Cotton's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and lows of -0°F (-17.8°C).

How cold is January in Cotton?

During January, Cotton experiences an average high-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low-temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Cotton?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the average humidity in January in Cotton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Cotton, Minnesota, is 93%.

What is the driest month in Cotton?

January and February are months with the least rain in Cotton when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Cotton in January?

In Cotton, Minnesota, during January, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Cotton?

In Cotton, in January, during 21 snowfall days, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cotton have in January?

In Cotton, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cotton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cotton, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cotton?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cotton have in January?

In Cotton, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cotton?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Cotton?

In Cotton, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Cotton, MN

Average temperature in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in January
Cotton, MN

Average pressure in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Cotton, MN

Average wind speed in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Cotton, MN

Average humidity in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in January
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cotton, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cotton, MN

Average UV index in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cotton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Cotton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Cotton, MN

Average visibility in January - Cotton, 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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