January weather forecast
Western, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Western, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.7°F (-15.7°C) and an average high of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and a low temperature of 3.7°F (-15.7°C), is Western's coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Western, in January, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 72.8 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Western?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and a low of 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

How cold is January in Western?

In January, in Western, the average high-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Western?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Western?

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

What is the driest month in Western?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Western. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Western?

In Western, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Western?

In Western, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Western?

In Western, the average day length in January is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Western?

On the first day of January in Western, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Western?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Western, Minnesota.

How long on average sun shines in January in Western?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Western, Minnesota, is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Western?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Western?

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

Average temperature in January - Western, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Western, MN

Average pressure in January - Western, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Western, MN

Average wind speed in January - Western, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Western, MN

Average humidity in January - Western, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Western, MN

Average rainfall in January - Western, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in January
Western, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Western, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Western, MN

Average snowfall in January - Western, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Western, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Western, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 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
Western, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Western, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Western, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Western, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Western, MN

Average UV index in January - Western, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Western, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Western, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Western, MN

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

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

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