January weather forecast
Elgin, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elgin, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Elgin are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elgin. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 52.8 snowfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elgin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Elgin?

Elgin witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is January in Elgin?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Elgin?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Elgin?

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

What is the driest month in Elgin?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elgin, Minnesota. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elgin in January?

In Elgin, Minnesota, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Elgin?

In January, in Elgin, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in January?

In Elgin, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Elgin?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elgin, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elgin?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elgin?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Elgin is 3.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Elgin?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elgin is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Elgin, MN

Average temperature in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Elgin, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elgin, MN

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Elgin, MN

Average humidity in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Elgin, MN

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elgin, MN

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Elgin, MN

Average UV index in January - Elgin, 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
Elgin, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Elgin, MN

Average visibility in January - Elgin, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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