January weather forecast
Lafayette, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lafayette, Minnesota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°F (-13.9°C) and max 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

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 2.1 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lafayette, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, Minnesota, there are 41.3 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lafayette, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature readings in Lafayette reach their annual highs in January, averaging 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a minimum average of 7°F (-13.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Lafayette, is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 7°F (-13.9°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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lafayette, during January, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lafayette, in January, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Lafayette is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lafayette?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 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 many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the month with 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lafayette, MN

Average temperature in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7°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°F).

Average pressure in January
Lafayette, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lafayette, MN

Average wind speed in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Lafayette, MN

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lafayette, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Lafayette, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Lafayette, MN

Average UV index in January - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Lafayette, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Lafayette, MN

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

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

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