January weather forecast
Lancaster, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another frigid cold winter month in Lancaster, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.8°F (-18.2°C) and 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and an average low-temperature of -0.8°F (-18.2°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.4 rainfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.7 snowfall days, and 19.57" (497mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster, Minnesota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Lancaster, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and a low of -0.8°F (-18.2°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lancaster, is 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and the average low-temperature is -0.8°F (-18.2°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Lancaster?

In January, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Lancaster is 2.7h.

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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lancaster, MN

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Lancaster, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, MN

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Lancaster, MN

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, MN

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, MN

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Lancaster, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Lancaster, MN

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Lancaster, MN

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, 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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