January weather forecastElk River, MN
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Elk River, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.8°F (-14°C) and max 19.2°F (-7.1°C).Temperature
Elk River's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and an average low temperature of 6.8°F (-14°C), is the coldest in the year.Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall in Elk River. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elk River. In January, in Elk River, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Elk River, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.On the first day of January in Elk River, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year in Elk River, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Elk River, MN
- Average high temperature in January: 19.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 6.8°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 (6.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Elk River, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Elk River, MN
- Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Elk River, MN
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Elk River, MN
- Average rainfall in January: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Elk River, MN
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Elk River, MN
- Average snowfall in January: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Elk River, MN
- Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk River, MN
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Elk River, MN
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Elk River, 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
Elk River, MN
- Average cloud cover in January: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Elk River, MN
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
