January weather forecastFond du Lac, WI

January

Weather in January

Fond du Lac's climatological year kicks off with the coldest conditions, as the city grapples with sub-freezing temperatures and copious snow. Scores of residents remain indoors, bedecked in layers to brave a chilly average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). Conversely, there is merely 0.31" (8mm) of rainfall, likely due to the formation of snow instead. The low sunlight hours of 3.4 hours per day do little to thaw the winter chill, keeping the city's landscape stunningly covered in white. A noticeable transition of weather patterns happens as the month bows out, making room for the changing conditions in February.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year in Fond du Lac, registering average temperatures as high as 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and as low as 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fond du Lac, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Fond du Lac's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fond du Lac during January are 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) respectively.

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Fond du Lac, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Fond du Lac is January, when snow falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

In Fond du Lac, in January, during 10.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Fond du Lac, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

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

In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Fond du Lac, WI

  • 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • 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 July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Fond du Lac, WI

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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