January weather forecast
Elk River, MN

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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

What month is the coldest in Elk River?

January, with an average high of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and a low of 6.8°F (-14°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in Elk River in January?

The high-temperature in Elk River during January is 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and the low-temperature is 6.8°F (-14°C).

What is the most humid month in Elk River?

The most humid month in Elk River, Minnesota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elk River?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month in Elk River?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elk River. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elk River in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elk River in January?

In Elk River, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Elk River?

In January, the average day length in Elk River is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Elk River?

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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elk River?

The month with the least sunshine in Elk River, Minnesota, is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elk River?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Elk River is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elk River?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Elk River?

In Elk River, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
24.1°F -4.4°C
19.2°F -7.1°C
23.5°F -4.7°C
Average low temperature
14.9°F -9.5°C
6.8°F -14°C
9.9°F -12.3°C
Average pressure
30.1" 765mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
8.3mph 13.4km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
8.6mph 13.8km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.9mph 14.3km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
9.1mph 14.6km/h
Average wind speed gusts
13.2mph 21.2km/h
13.6mph 21.9km/h
14mph 22.5km/h
Average humidity
87%
90%
88%
Average rainfall
1.02" 26mm
0.51" 13mm
0.59" 15mm
Average rainfall days
4.4
2.5
2.7
Average snowfall
4.61" 117mm
3.19" 81mm
3.74" 95mm
Average snowfall days
11.6
12.9
10.8
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 1min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
3h 2min
3h 1min
3h 2min
Average sunshine days
17.9
18.4
17.5
Average UV index
1
1
1
Average cloud cover
64%
67%
64%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average pressure in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average humidity in January
Elk River, MN

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elk River, MN

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Elk River, MN

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk River, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk River, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average UV index in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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Average visibility in January
Elk River, MN

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).

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