January weather forecast
Columbia Heights, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and max 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

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 2.5 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbia Heights, in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbia Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.3 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Columbia Heights notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Columbia Heights, records 20.1°F (-6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

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 Columbia Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Columbia Heights is January, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Columbia Heights, in January, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Columbia Heights, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia Heights have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average temperature in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average pressure in January - Columbia Heights, 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
Columbia Heights, MN

Average wind speed in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average humidity in January - Columbia Heights, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average rainfall in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average snowfall in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbia Heights, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average UV index in January - Columbia Heights, 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
Columbia Heights, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia Heights, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Columbia Heights, MN

Average visibility in January - Columbia Heights, 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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