January weather forecast
Lake Itasca, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lake Itasca, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and a minimum average of 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month in Lake Itasca.

Rainfall

In Lake Itasca, in January, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Itasca, Minnesota, in January, during 18.4 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake Itasca, there are 92.9 snowfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lake Itasca, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 0min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake Itasca 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lake Itasca?

With an average high-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 1.2°F (-17.1°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Lake Itasca in January?

In Lake Itasca, in January, the average high-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Itasca?

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month in Lake Itasca, Minnesota.

What is the average humidity in January in Lake Itasca?

In Lake Itasca, the average relative humidity in January is 94%.

How much does it rain in Lake Itasca in January?

In Lake Itasca, Minnesota, during January, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Lake Itasca?

In January, in Lake Itasca, Minnesota, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout January, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Itasca have in January?

In Lake Itasca, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lake Itasca?

On the first day of January in Lake Itasca, Minnesota, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake Itasca?

The month with the least sunshine in Lake Itasca is January, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in January in Lake Itasca, Minnesota, is 2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Itasca?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lake Itasca?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Itasca is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average temperature in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 15.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average pressure in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average wind speed in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average humidity in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average rainfall in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average snowfall in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average UV index in January - Lake Itasca, 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
Lake Itasca, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Lake Itasca, MN

Average visibility in January - Lake Itasca, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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