January weather forecast
Fergus Falls, MN

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Weather in January

January resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota experiences an unforgiving winter with frigid temperatures dropping as low as 3.7°F (-15.7°C), accompanied by high relative humidity of 91%. The snowfalls are quite frequent during this period with almost half of the month, seeing the town blanketed in white. The sharp crisp air combined with reduced daylight truly sets a wintery ambiance in this town. Interestingly, the winter conditions are not much of a hindrance to visibility which remains fairly decent throughout the month.

Temperature

Fergus Falls's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and a low of 3.7°F (-15.7°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 2.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fergus Falls, in January, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fergus Falls, there are 72.8 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fergus Falls is 9h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Fergus Falls, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Fergus Falls?

The coldest month in Fergus Falls is January, with an average high-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

How cold is it in Fergus Falls in January?

In January, in Fergus Falls, the average high-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Fergus Falls?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Fergus Falls?

In Fergus Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Fergus Falls?

The month with the least rainfall in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Fergus Falls?

In Fergus Falls, Minnesota, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fergus Falls in January?

In Fergus Falls, during January, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fergus Falls have in January?

The average day length in January in Fergus Falls is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fergus Falls?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fergus Falls?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fergus Falls have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fergus Falls is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fergus Falls?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Fergus Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average temperature in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.3°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 (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.7°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 (3.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average pressure in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Fergus Falls, MN

Average wind speed in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average humidity in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average rainfall in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average snowfall in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 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
Fergus Falls, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average UV index in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Fergus Falls, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Fergus Falls, MN

Average visibility in January - Fergus Falls, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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