January weather forecast
Forest Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

In Forest Lake, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Forest Lake is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Forest Lake. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Forest Lake, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Forest Lake, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Forest Lake?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Forest Lake, with averages ranging from a high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) to a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January in Forest Lake?

During January, Forest Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Forest Lake?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Forest Lake?

The month with the least rainfall in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Forest Lake in January?

In January, in Forest Lake, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Forest Lake in January?

In Forest Lake, in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Lake have in January?

In Forest Lake, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Forest Lake?

On the first day of January in Forest Lake, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Forest Lake?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Lake have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Forest Lake is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forest Lake?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Forest Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average pressure in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average humidity in January - Forest Lake, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 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
Forest Lake, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest Lake, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average UV index in January - Forest Lake, 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
Forest Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Forest Lake, 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 32).

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Average visibility in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Forest Lake, 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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