January weather forecast
Gem Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Gem Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) to a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gem Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 22.52" (572mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gem Lake, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Gem Lake, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 7.2°F (-13.8°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 Gem Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gem Lake, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:40 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?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gem Lake have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Gem Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Gem Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average pressure in January - Gem 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
Gem Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January - Gem Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Gem Lake, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Gem Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Gem Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Gem Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Gem 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
Gem Lake, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gem 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
Gem Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Gem Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Gem Lake, MN

Average UV index in January - Gem 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
Gem Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Gem 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
Gem Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Gem 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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