January weather forecast
Fountain, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fountain, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and an average low of 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.2 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Fountain.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Fountain?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low temperature of 8.4°F (-13.1°C), is generally the coldest month in Fountain, Minnesota.

How cold is it in Fountain in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Fountain, is 21°F (-6.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

What are the most humid months in Fountain?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Fountain?

The average relative humidity in January in Fountain, Minnesota, is 90%.

What is the driest month in Fountain?

The month with the least rainfall in Fountain, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Fountain?

In Fountain, Minnesota, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fountain in January?

In Fountain, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fountain have in January?

The average day length in January in Fountain, Minnesota, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fountain?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fountain, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fountain?

The month with the least sunshine in Fountain is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fountain have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fountain?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Fountain, MN

Average temperature in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.4°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 (8.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Fountain, MN

Average pressure in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fountain, MN

Average wind speed in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, April and November (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Fountain, MN

Average humidity in January - Fountain, 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
Fountain, MN

Average rainfall in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Fountain, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fountain, MN

Average snowfall in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fountain, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fountain, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fountain, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fountain, MN

Average UV index in January - Fountain, 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
Fountain, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Fountain, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Fountain, MN

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

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

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