January weather forecast
Bethel, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Bethel, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 6.6°F (-14.1°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 19°F (-7.2°C) at the peak and 6.6°F (-14.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bethel, Minnesota, in January, during 13.7 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bethel, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, in Bethel, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is Bethel's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 19°F (-7.2°C) and lows of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bethel, records 19°F (-7.2°C), while the low-temperature is 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Bethel, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Bethel is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bethel, in January, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bethel, in January, snow falls for 13.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Bethel is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Bethel, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethel have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

When is 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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bethel, MN

Average temperature in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Bethel, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Bethel, MN

Average wind speed in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Bethel, MN

Average humidity in January - Bethel, 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
Bethel, MN

Average rainfall in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Bethel, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bethel, MN

Average snowfall in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bethel, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bethel, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bethel, MN

Average UV index in January - Bethel, 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
Bethel, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Bethel, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Bethel, MN

Average visibility in January - Bethel, 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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