January weather forecastSturgeon Lake, MN

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.2°F (-16°C) and max 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 17.1°F (-8.3°C) at the peak and 3.2°F (-16°C) at the low.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Sturgeon Lake is January, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sturgeon Lake are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 18.2 days. Throughout January, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sturgeon Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.7 days and aggregates up to 31.14" (791mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Sturgeon Lake, with an average of 2.4h 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 Sturgeon Lake. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its high-temperature average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 3.2°F (-16°C), is the coldest month.

In January, in Sturgeon Lake, the average high-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 3.2°F (-16°C).

January is the most humid month in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In Sturgeon Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

In Sturgeon Lake, during January, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

In Sturgeon Lake, during January, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length in Sturgeon Lake is 9h and 5min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Sturgeon Lake is January, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is 2.4h.

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

In Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

22.1°F

17.1°F

21.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3mph

8.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.8

14.2

13.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average high temperature in January: 17.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

Average low temperature in January: 3.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average humidity in January: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 2h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sturgeon Lake, 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
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).