January weather forecast
Medicine Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Medicine Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and an average high of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and as low as 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Medicine Lake, in January, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 snowfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Medicine Lake notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Medicine Lake, in January, the average high-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Medicine Lake?

The most humid month in Medicine Lake is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Medicine Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Medicine Lake, in January, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Medicine Lake, Minnesota, in January, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Medicine Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average pressure in January - Medicine Lake, 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
Medicine Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average humidity in January - Medicine Lake, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

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

Average rainfall days in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Medicine Lake, 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

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

Average sunshine days in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Medicine Lake, MN

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

Average cloud cover in January - Medicine Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Medicine Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Medicine Lake, 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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