January weather forecastFranklin, MN

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Franklin, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.6°F (-14.1°C) and max 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 20.3°F (-6.5°C) at the peak and 6.6°F (-14.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Franklin. In Franklin, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.9 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Franklin is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Franklin is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Franklin. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January stands out as Franklin's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Franklin, Minnesota, are 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 6.6°F (-14.1°C) respectively.

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

The average relative humidity in January in Franklin, Minnesota, is 89%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

In Franklin, during January, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

In Franklin, Minnesota, in January, during 10.7 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of January in Franklin, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Franklin, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Franklin, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average high temperature in January: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Franklin, 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 36min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Franklin, 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
Franklin, MN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Franklin, MN

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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