January weather forecast
Madison, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Madison, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

Madison's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and lows of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Madison, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 47 days and aggregates up to 20.35" (517mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Madison's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and lows of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Madison, records 20.3°F (-6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Madison is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Madison, the rain falls for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Madison, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Madison is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Madison, MN

Average temperature in January - Madison, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Madison, MN

Average pressure in January - Madison, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Madison, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Madison, MN

Average humidity in January - Madison, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Madison, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Madison, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Madison, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Madison, MN

Average snowfall in January - Madison, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Madison, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Madison, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Madison, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Madison, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Madison, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Madison, MN

Average UV index in January - Madison, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Madison, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Madison, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Madison, MN

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

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

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