January weather forecast
Cottonwood, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cottonwood, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and max 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

In Cottonwood, Minnesota, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and reaching a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month in Cottonwood.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Cottonwood is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cottonwood, Minnesota, are January through May, October through December. In Cottonwood, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.2 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cottonwood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is January in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, in January, the average high-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Cottonwood?

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Cottonwood?

The average relative humidity in January in Cottonwood is 88%.

What is the driest month in Cottonwood?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Cottonwood. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Cottonwood?

In January, in Cottonwood, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

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

In Cottonwood, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cottonwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cottonwood?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Cottonwood, Minnesota.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Cottonwood?

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

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).

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Average pressure in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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Average humidity in January
Cottonwood, MN

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cottonwood, MN

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Cottonwood, MN

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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Average UV index in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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Average visibility in January
Cottonwood, MN

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).

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