January weather forecast
Garden City, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Garden City, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°F (-6°C) and 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) and a low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C), is 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 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, in Garden City, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Garden City, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.2°F (-6°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) and a low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°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?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Garden City, during January, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Garden City, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Garden City?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Garden City, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Garden City?

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 Garden City?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Garden City, MN

Average temperature in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Garden City, MN

Average pressure in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Garden City, MN

Average wind speed in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Garden City, MN

Average humidity in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Garden City, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Garden City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Garden City, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Garden City, MN

Average UV index in January - Garden City, 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
Garden City, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Garden City, MN

Average visibility in January - Garden City, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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