January weather forecastPreston, MN

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Preston, Minnesota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21°F (-6.1°C) and min 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Temperature

In Preston, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Preston is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Preston are January through May, October through December. In Preston, Minnesota, in January, during 12.4 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.2 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Preston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Preston, with an average of 3.3h 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 Preston, Minnesota. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The lowest temperatures in Preston, Minnesota, are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Preston, records 21°F (-6.1°C), while the low-temperature is 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months in Preston, Minnesota.

In January, the average relative humidity in Preston, Minnesota, is 90%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Preston. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

In Preston, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

In January, in Preston, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Preston, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Preston, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Preston, Minnesota, is 3.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 21°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Preston, MN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Preston, MN

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, April and November (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Preston, MN

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Preston, MN

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Preston, MN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Preston, MN

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Preston, MN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Preston, MN

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Preston, MN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Preston, MN

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Preston, MN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Preston, MN

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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