January weather forecast
Mentor, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Mentor, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and min -0°F (-17.8°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mentor, in January, during 1.7 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mentor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mentor are January through May, October through December. In Mentor, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mentor, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.5 days and aggregates up to 23.46" (596mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mentor, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mentor. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Mentor?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C), is generally the coldest month in Mentor.

How cold is it in Mentor in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Mentor, is 14.4°F (-9.8°C), while the average low-temperature is -0°F (-17.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Mentor?

The months with the highest humidity in Mentor, Minnesota, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the average humidity in January in Mentor?

The average relative humidity in January in Mentor is 93%.

How many days does it rain in January in Mentor?

In Mentor, during January, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Mentor?

In Mentor, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mentor have in January?

In January, the average day length in Mentor, Minnesota, is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mentor?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mentor?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mentor?

In Mentor, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mentor?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Mentor?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mentor is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mentor, MN

Average temperature in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in January
Mentor, MN

Average pressure in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Mentor, MN

Average wind speed in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Mentor, MN

Average humidity in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Mentor, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Mentor, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mentor, MN

Average snowfall in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mentor, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mentor, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mentor, MN

Average UV index in January - Mentor, 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
Mentor, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Mentor, MN

Average visibility in January - Mentor, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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