January weather forecast
Altura, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Altura, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Altura, in January, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Altura, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.2 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Altura, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Altura?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is January?

Altura in January has an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Altura in January?

In Altura, during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Altura, in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Altura have in January?

In Altura, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Altura?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Altura is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Altura, MN

Average temperature in January - Altura, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°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 (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Altura, MN

Average pressure in January - Altura, 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
Altura, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Altura, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Altura, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Altura, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Altura, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Altura, MN

Average snowfall in January - Altura, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Altura, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Altura, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Altura, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Altura, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Altura, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Altura, MN

Average UV index in January - Altura, 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
Altura, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Altura, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Altura, MN

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

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

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