January weather forecast
Granite Falls, MN

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Weather in January

Granite Falls, Minnesota, starts the year with chilly temperatures and snowy conditions, making January a true wintry spectacle. The city experiences an average high temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 6.8°F (-14°C) making it one of the coldest months of the year. The daylight time is slightly on the lower side, and the skies often decorate themselves with white fluffy clouds. This period also marks the frequent play of snowflakes as the city records an average snowfall of 2.72" (69mm) across 11.3 days. Bracing winter winds and a close-knit community provide warmth amid the cold weather.

Temperature

Granite Falls records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 6.8°F (-14°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Granite Falls. In Granite Falls, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Granite Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.9 days and aggregates up to 13.74" (349mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, in Granite Falls, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Granite Falls. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Granite Falls?

The coldest period in Granite Falls tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 6.8°F (-14°C).

How cold is it in Granite Falls in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Granite Falls, is 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 6.8°F (-14°C).

What is the most humid month in Granite Falls?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Granite Falls?

In Granite Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Granite Falls?

The months with the least rainfall in Granite Falls are January and February Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Granite Falls in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Granite Falls?

In Granite Falls, in January, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Granite Falls?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Granite Falls?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

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

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Granite Falls?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Granite Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Granite Falls, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average temperature in January - Granite Falls, 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: 6.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average pressure in January - Granite 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average wind speed in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average humidity in January - Granite Falls, 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 (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average rainfall in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average snowfall in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Granite Falls, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average UV index in January - Granite Falls, 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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Granite Falls, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Granite Falls, MN

Average visibility in January - Granite Falls, 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).

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