January weather forecast
Lafayette, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lafayette, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7°F (-13.9°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lafayette, Minnesota. Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lafayette, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, Minnesota, there are 41.3 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and reaching a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

How cold is it in Lafayette in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lafayette, Minnesota, during January are 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 7°F (-13.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Lafayette?

The most humid month in Lafayette is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lafayette?

The average relative humidity in January in Lafayette is 90%.

What is the driest month in Lafayette?

The month with the least rainfall in Lafayette, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lafayette in January?

In January, in Lafayette, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in January?

In Lafayette, the average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lafayette?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lafayette?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lafayette?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lafayette?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lafayette, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lafayette, MN

Average temperature in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lafayette, MN

Average pressure in January - Lafayette, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Lafayette, MN

Average wind speed in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lafayette, MN

Average humidity in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Lafayette, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lafayette, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lafayette, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lafayette, MN

Average UV index in January - Lafayette, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lafayette, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Lafayette, MN

Average visibility in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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