January weather forecast
Hamel, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Hamel, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hamel, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hamel, during the entire year, snow falls for 61 days and aggregates up to 22.76" (578mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hamel, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, in Hamel, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Hamel, is 19.9°F (-6.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, 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?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hamel, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:19 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.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hamel, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What are the months 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 intensity in January?

In Hamel, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hamel, MN

Average temperature in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Hamel, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hamel, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Hamel, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Hamel, MN

Average rainfall in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Hamel, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hamel, MN

Average snowfall in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hamel, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hamel, 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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Hamel, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hamel, MN

Average UV index in January - Hamel, 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
Hamel, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Hamel, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Hamel, MN

Average visibility in January - Hamel, 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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