January weather forecastDakota, MN
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Dakota, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Temperature
January, with its average high-temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.1°F (-13.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dakota, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow. In Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.2 days and aggregates up to 23.66" (601mm) of snow.Daylight
In Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, in Dakota, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Dakota, MN
- Average high temperature in January: 21.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 8.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Dakota, MN
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Dakota, MN
- Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Dakota, MN
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Dakota, MN
- Average rainfall in January: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in January
Dakota, MN
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dakota, MN
- Average snowfall in January: 5.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dakota, MN
- Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dakota, MN
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dakota, MN
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Dakota, MN
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Dakota, MN
- Average cloud cover in January: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in January
Dakota, MN
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
