January weather forecast
Belle Plaine, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Belle Plaine. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Belle Plaine are January through April, October through December. In Belle Plaine, during January, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Belle Plaine, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.6 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Belle Plaine is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, in Belle Plaine, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Belle Plaine, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Belle Plaine. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Belle Plaine?

In Belle Plaine, Minnesota, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is it in Belle Plaine in January?

In Belle Plaine, 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Belle Plaine?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Belle Plaine?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month in Belle Plaine?

The month with the least rainfall in Belle Plaine is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Belle Plaine in January?

In Belle Plaine, in January, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Belle Plaine?

In January, in Belle Plaine, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Belle Plaine?

In Belle Plaine, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Belle Plaine?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Belle Plaine, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Belle Plaine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Belle Plaine, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Belle Plaine?

The average sunshine duration in January in Belle Plaine is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Belle Plaine?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Belle Plaine?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average temperature in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°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 (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average pressure in January - Belle Plaine, 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
Belle Plaine, MN

Average wind speed in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average humidity in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average rainfall in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average snowfall in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Belle Plaine, 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: 3h and 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average UV index in January - Belle Plaine, 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
Belle Plaine, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Belle Plaine, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Belle Plaine, MN

Average visibility in January - Belle Plaine, 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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