January weather forecast
Bigfork, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Bigfork, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

Temperature

Bigfork's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and lows of 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bigfork, Minnesota, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In Bigfork, during January, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Bigfork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.52" (445mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bigfork, in January, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 5" (127mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 30.24" (768mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the month when Bigfork experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and a low of 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

Bigfork in January has an average high-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Bigfork?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bigfork, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bigfork, during January, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bigfork in January?

In January, it is snowing for 17.3 days. Throughout January, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 1.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Bigfork.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Bigfork, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.8h.

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 intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 15.3°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 (15.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Bigfork, MN

Average pressure in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bigfork, MN

Average wind speed in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Bigfork, MN

Average humidity in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Bigfork, MN

Average rainfall in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Bigfork, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bigfork, MN

Average snowfall in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bigfork, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bigfork, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Bigfork, MN

Average UV index in January - Bigfork, 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
Bigfork, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 83

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Bigfork, MN

Average visibility in January - Bigfork, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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