January weather forecast
Loretto, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Loretto, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and min 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Loretto, in January, snow falls for 13.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.7 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Loretto, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Loretto, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Loretto?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Loretto, during January, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Loretto, in January, during 13.7 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Loretto have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Loretto, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Loretto?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Loretto is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Loretto, MN

Average temperature in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°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 (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Loretto, MN

Average pressure in January - Loretto, 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
Loretto, MN

Average wind speed in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Loretto, MN

Average humidity in January - Loretto, 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
Loretto, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Loretto, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Loretto, MN

Average snowfall in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Loretto, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Loretto, 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 and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Loretto, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Loretto, MN

Average UV index in January - Loretto, 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
Loretto, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Loretto, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Loretto, MN

Average visibility in January - Loretto, 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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