January weather forecastWatkins, MN

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Watkins, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and an average high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Watkins. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Watkins are January through April, October through December. In Watkins, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, in Watkins, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Watkins.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During the coldest month in Watkins, January, temperatures average a high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and a low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 5.9°F (-14.5°C) respectively.

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

In Watkins, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Watkins, Minnesota. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In January, in Watkins, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Watkins, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Watkins is 9h and 13min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Watkins, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Watkins is 3.4h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average high temperature in January: 18.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.9°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 (5.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Watkins, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Watkins, MN

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).