January weather forecastCottonwood, MN
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Cottonwood, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Temperature
January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and as low as 7.5°F (-13.6°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cottonwood, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottonwood, there are 54.2 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Cottonwood is 9h and 17min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, April and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average humidity in January: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average snowfall in January: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).
Average UV index in January
Cottonwood, 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
Cottonwood, MN
- Average cloud cover in January: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Cottonwood, MN
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
