January weather forecast
Afton, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Afton, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Afton, in January, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Afton, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.4 days and aggregates up to 22.4" (569mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Afton 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Afton, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 19.4°F (-7°C) at the peak and 6.3°F (-14.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month in Afton?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Afton?

In Afton, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Afton, in January, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Afton have in January?

In Afton, the average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Afton, MN

Average temperature in January - Afton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°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 (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Afton, MN

Average pressure in January - Afton, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Afton, MN

Average wind speed in January - Afton, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Afton, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Afton, MN

Average rainfall in January - Afton, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Afton, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Afton, MN

Average snowfall in January - Afton, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Afton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Afton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Afton, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Afton, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Afton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Afton, MN

Average UV index in January - Afton, 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
Afton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Afton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Afton, MN

Average visibility in January - Afton, 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).

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