January weather forecast
Donaldson, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Donaldson, Minnesota, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min -0.8°F (-18.2°C) and max 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

Donaldson experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and a minimum of -0.8°F (-18.2°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, in Donaldson, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Donaldson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.4 days and collects up to 15.91" (404mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Donaldson, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Donaldson, there are 72.7 snowfall days, and 19.57" (497mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 50min.
On the first day of January in Donaldson, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Donaldson are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Donaldson?

January is the month when Donaldson, Minnesota, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and a low of -0.8°F (-18.2°C).

How cold is it in Donaldson in January?

In Donaldson, in January, the average high-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C), and the average low-temperature is -0.8°F (-18.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Donaldson?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Donaldson?

In January, the average relative humidity is 92%.

How much does it rain in Donaldson in January?

In Donaldson, Minnesota, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Donaldson?

In Donaldson, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

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

In Donaldson, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Donaldson?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Donaldson?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Donaldson, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Donaldson?

The average sunshine duration in January in Donaldson is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Donaldson?

The months with the lowest UV index in Donaldson, Minnesota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Donaldson?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Donaldson, MN

Average temperature in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Donaldson, MN

Average pressure in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Donaldson, MN

Average wind speed in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Donaldson, MN

Average humidity in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Donaldson, MN

Average rainfall in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Donaldson, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Donaldson, MN

Average snowfall in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Donaldson, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Donaldson, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Donaldson, MN

Average UV index in January - Donaldson, 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
Donaldson, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Donaldson, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Donaldson, MN

Average visibility in January - Donaldson, 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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