January weather forecast
Forbes, MN

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Forbes, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and -0°F (-17.8°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C), is Forbes's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Forbes. In Forbes, in January, snow falls for 21 days, with typically accumulated 6.65" (169mm) of snow. In Forbes, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 105.9 days and aggregates up to 42.76" (1086mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Forbes, Minnesota, is January, with an average of 2.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Forbes are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Forbes?

In Forbes, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

How cold is it in Forbes in January?

Forbes in January has an average high-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average low-temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Forbes?

With an average relative humidity of 93%, January is the most humid month in Forbes.

What is the average humidity in January in Forbes?

In Forbes, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

What is the driest month in Forbes?

January and February are months with the least rain in Forbes when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Forbes in January?

In January, in Forbes, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Forbes in January?

In Forbes, during January, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Forbes?

The average day length in January in Forbes, Minnesota, is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Forbes?

On the first day of January in Forbes, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Forbes?

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Forbes, Minnesota.

How long on average sun shines in January in Forbes?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Forbes is 2.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forbes?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Forbes?

In Forbes, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Forbes, MN

Average temperature in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in January
Forbes, MN

Average pressure in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in January
Forbes, MN

Average wind speed in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in January
Forbes, MN

Average humidity in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in January
Forbes, MN

Average rainfall in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in January
Forbes, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in January
Forbes, MN

Average snowfall in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in January
Forbes, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forbes, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in January
Forbes, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in January
Forbes, MN

Average UV index in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in January
Forbes, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

[Resources]

Average visibility in January
Forbes, MN

Average visibility in January - Forbes, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

[Resources]

Forbes, Minnesota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location