January weather forecast
Forest Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forest Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Forest Lake's January weather reaches an average high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and the low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January in Forest Lake?

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forest Lake, in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Forest Lake.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average pressure in January - Forest Lake, 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
Forest Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average humidity in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Forest Lake, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forest 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average UV index in January - Forest 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
Forest Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Forest Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Forest 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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