January weather forecast
Mendota, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Mendota, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and an average high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

Mendota notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 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 in Mendota. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mendota, Minnesota. In Mendota, in January, during 13 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mendota, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.2 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mendota, Minnesota, is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Mendota, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mendota, with an average of 3.1h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Mendota?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Mendota, Minnesota, reaching 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at the peak and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) at the low.

How cold is January in Mendota?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Mendota?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Mendota?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month in Mendota?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mendota in January?

In January, in Mendota, Minnesota, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mendota in January?

In Mendota, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mendota?

In January, the average day length in Mendota, Minnesota, is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Mendota?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mendota?

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mendota, Minnesota.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mendota?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mendota?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Mendota?

In Mendota, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Mendota, MN

Average temperature in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mendota, MN

Average pressure in January - Mendota, 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
Mendota, MN

Average wind speed in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Mendota, MN

Average humidity in January - Mendota, 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
Mendota, MN

Average rainfall in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Mendota, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mendota, MN

Average snowfall in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mendota, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mendota, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mendota, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mendota, MN

Average UV index in January - Mendota, 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
Mendota, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Mendota, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Mendota, MN

Average visibility in January - Mendota, 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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