January weather forecast
Mountain Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and an average high of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

In Mountain Lake, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 21°F (-6.1°C) at the peak and 8.1°F (-13.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mountain Lake, during January, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Mountain Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.6 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Mountain Lake, Minnesota, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 21°F (-6.1°C) and a low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

How cold is it in Mountain Lake in January?

In Mountain Lake, 21°F (-6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 8.1°F (-13.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.5 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mountain Lake, in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mountain Lake, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Mountain Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.1°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 (8.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Mountain Lake, MN

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

Average wind speed in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average humidity in January - Mountain Lake, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Mountain Lake, MN

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Mountain Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Mountain Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Mountain Lake, 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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