January weather forecast
Morton, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Morton, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Morton's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Morton, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Morton, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.9 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h 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 Morton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With an average high-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Morton, in January, the average high-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Morton is January, when the rain falls for 1.4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Morton, in January, during 1.4 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Morton, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Morton?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Morton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Morton?

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 intensity in January?

In Morton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Morton, MN

Average temperature in January - Morton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.3°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 (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Morton, MN

Average pressure in January - Morton, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Morton, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Morton, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Morton, MN

Average rainfall in January - Morton, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Morton, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Morton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Morton, MN

Average snowfall in January - Morton, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Morton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Morton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Morton, 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 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Morton, MN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Morton, MN

Average UV index in January - Morton, 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
Morton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Morton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Morton, MN

Average visibility in January - Morton, 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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