January weather forecastFarmington, MN

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Farmington, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and min 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

Temperature

Farmington records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Farmington are January through May, October through December. In Farmington, Minnesota, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.1h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

In Farmington, in January, during 2 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Farmington, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Farmington, Minnesota.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

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

In Farmington, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").

Average rainfall days in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Farmington, 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 6min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Farmington, MN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Farmington, 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
Farmington, MN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Farmington, 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).