January weather forecast
Clear Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Clear Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clear Lake, in January, during 13.8 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clear Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.3 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Clear Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Clear Lake, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Clear Lake, is 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Clear Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Clear Lake in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Clear Lake, in January, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Clear Lake is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

What is the month with 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 Clear Lake, 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 cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average pressure in January - Clear Lake, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average humidity in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clear Lake, 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 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
Clear Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average UV index in January - Clear Lake, 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
Clear Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Clear Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Clear Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Clear Lake, 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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