January weather forecast
Bird Island, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Bird Island, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Bird Island's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bird Island, in January, during 12.6 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bird Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.4 days and aggregates up to 21.26" (540mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bird Island are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

Bird Island in January has an average high-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bird Island, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bird Island, in January, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Bird Island, the average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Bird Island have in January?

In Bird Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What is the month with 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 Bird Island is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bird Island, MN

Average temperature in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Bird Island, MN

Average pressure in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bird Island, MN

Average wind speed in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Bird Island, MN

Average humidity in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Bird Island, MN

Average rainfall in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Bird Island, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bird Island, MN

Average snowfall in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bird Island, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bird Island, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bird Island, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bird Island, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bird Island, MN

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bird Island, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Bird Island, MN

Average visibility in January - Bird Island, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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