January weather forecast
Lake Benton, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lake Benton, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Temperature

Lake Benton's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Benton, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.5 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Benton, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lake Benton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lake Benton?

The coldest time of the year in Lake Benton, Minnesota, is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

How cold is January in Lake Benton?

The high-temperature, in January, in Lake Benton, records 21.4°F (-5.9°C), while the low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Benton?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Lake Benton?

In Lake Benton, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month in Lake Benton?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lake Benton?

In Lake Benton, in January, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Lake Benton?

In January, in Lake Benton, Minnesota, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lake Benton?

In Lake Benton, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lake Benton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

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

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Benton, Minnesota, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Benton?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Lake Benton?

In Lake Benton, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
25.7°F -3.5°C
21.4°F -5.9°C
25°F -3.9°C
Average low temperature
14.2°F -9.9°C
7.7°F -13.5°C
11.3°F -11.5°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.6mph 17.1km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.4mph 18.3km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
11.5mph 18.5km/h
Average wind speed gusts
17.5mph 28.2km/h
18mph 29km/h
17.4mph 28km/h
Average humidity
86%
90%
85%
Average rainfall
1.1" 28mm
0.63" 16mm
0.79" 20mm
Average rainfall days
3.6
2.2
2.4
Average snowfall
4.41" 112mm
3.27" 83mm
4.88" 124mm
Average snowfall days
11
11.8
9.4
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 2min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
4h 0min
3h 5min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
17.8
18.4
16.4
Average UV index
2
1
1
Average cloud cover
57%
60%
57%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average temperature in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average pressure in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average wind speed in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average humidity in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average rainfall in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average snowfall in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Lake Benton, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lake Benton, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average UV index in January - Lake Benton, 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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Benton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Lake Benton, MN

Average visibility in January - Lake Benton, 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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