January weather forecast
Knife River, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Knife River, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and max 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Knife River. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Knife River, during January, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow. In Knife River, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 85 days and aggregates up to 32.6" (828mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Knife River is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Knife River is January, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Knife River. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Knife River?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 17.6°F (-8°C) and as low as 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January in Knife River?

Knife River in January has an average high-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Knife River?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Knife River?

In January, the average relative humidity in Knife River is 89%.

What is the driest month in Knife River?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Knife River, Minnesota. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Knife River?

In Knife River, Minnesota, during January, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Knife River?

In January, in Knife River, it is snowing for 18.8 days. Throughout January, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Knife River?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Knife River?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Knife River?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Knife River, Minnesota, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Knife River?

The average sunshine duration in January in Knife River is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Knife River?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Knife River?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Knife River, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
22.8°F -5.1°C
17.6°F -8°C
21°F -6.1°C
Average low temperature
13.3°F -10.4°C
6.3°F -14.3°C
9.3°F -12.6°C
Average pressure
30.08" 764mmHg
30.09" 764mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.5mph 15.3km/h
9.8mph 15.8km/h
9.7mph 15.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.1mph 16.3km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
Average wind speed gusts
14.3mph 23km/h
14.7mph 23.7km/h
14.6mph 23.5km/h
Average humidity
88%
89%
88%
Average rainfall
1.46" 37mm
0.83" 21mm
0.91" 23mm
Average rainfall days
3.7
2.5
1.9
Average snowfall
6.1" 155mm
5.67" 144mm
5.63" 143mm
Average snowfall days
16
18.8
16.3
Average daylight
8h 4min
9h 0min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
3h 1min
3h 1min
3h 2min
Average sunshine days
13.5
13.5
12.6
Average UV index
1
1
2
Average cloud cover
67%
69%
67%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
5mi 8km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Knife River, MN

Average temperature in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Knife River, MN

Average pressure in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Knife River, MN

Average wind speed in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Knife River, MN

Average humidity in January - Knife River, 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 (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Knife River, MN

Average rainfall in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in January
Knife River, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Knife River, MN

Average snowfall in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Knife River, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 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
Knife River, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Knife River, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Knife River, MN

Average UV index in January - Knife River, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Knife River, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Knife River, 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
Knife River, MN

Average visibility in January - Knife River, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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