January weather forecast
Lester Prairie, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 6.6°F (-14.1°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Lester Prairie's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

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 1.9 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lester Prairie, during January, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow. In Lester Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.6 days and aggregates up to 19.72" (501mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lester Prairie is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Lester Prairie?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and lows at 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

How cold is January in Lester Prairie?

Lester Prairie in January has an average high-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Lester Prairie?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Lester Prairie?

The average relative humidity in January in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, is 90%.

What is the driest month in Lester Prairie?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lester Prairie in January?

In Lester Prairie, Minnesota, in January, during 1.9 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lester Prairie in January?

In Lester Prairie, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lester Prairie have in January?

In Lester Prairie, the average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lester Prairie?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lester Prairie, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lester Prairie?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lester Prairie?

In Lester Prairie, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lester Prairie?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Lester Prairie?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index value 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 days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average temperature in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°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 (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average pressure in January - Lester Prairie, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average wind speed in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average humidity in January - Lester Prairie, 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 and May (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average rainfall in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average snowfall in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lester Prairie, 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 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average UV index in January - Lester Prairie, 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
Lester Prairie, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Lester Prairie, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Lester Prairie, MN

Average visibility in January - Lester Prairie, 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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