January weather forecast
Canton, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Canton, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9°F (-12.8°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the peak and 9°F (-12.8°C) at the base.

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 4.3 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout January, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Canton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and lows at 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C) respectively.

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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month in Canton?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Canton, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Canton, in January, during 14.5 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Canton?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Canton, MN

Average temperature in January - Canton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Canton, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Canton, MN

Average wind speed in January - Canton, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Canton, MN

Average humidity in January - Canton, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Canton, MN

Average rainfall in January - Canton, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Canton, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Canton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canton, MN

Average snowfall in January - Canton, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Canton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canton, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Canton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Canton, MN

Average UV index in January - Canton, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Canton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Canton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Canton, MN

Average visibility in January - Canton, 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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