January weather forecast
Alpha, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Alpha, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

Temperature

Alpha's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) to a low of 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alpha, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow. In Alpha, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alpha, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

How cold is it in Alpha in January?

The high-temperature during January is 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 8.8°F (-12.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Alpha is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Alpha, in January, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Alpha, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.1°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 (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Alpha, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alpha, MN

Average wind speed in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Alpha, MN

Average humidity in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Alpha, MN

Average rainfall in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Alpha, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alpha, MN

Average snowfall in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alpha, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alpha, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Alpha, MN

Average UV index in January - Alpha, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Alpha, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Alpha, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Alpha, MN

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

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

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