January weather forecast
Austin, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Austin, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 8.6°F (-13°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Austin, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.8 snowfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Austin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month when Austin sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 8.6°F (-13°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Austin, is 21°F (-6.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 8.6°F (-13°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Austin, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Austin, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Austin, MN

Average temperature in January - Austin, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.6°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 (8.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Austin, MN

Average pressure in January - Austin, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Austin, MN

Average wind speed in January - Austin, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Austin, MN

Average humidity in January - Austin, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Austin, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Austin, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Austin, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Austin, MN

Average snowfall in January - Austin, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.65"

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
Austin, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Austin, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Austin, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Austin, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Austin, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Austin, MN

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

Average cloud cover in January
Austin, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Austin, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Austin, MN

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

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

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