January weather forecast
Nicollet, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Nicollet, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.2°F (-6°C) and min 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Temperature

In Nicollet, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 21.2°F (-6°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nicollet, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Nicollet's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 21.2°F (-6°C) and lows of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Nicollet, is 21.2°F (-6°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Nicollet, 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 2 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Nicollet, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Nicollet, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nicollet have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Nicollet, MN

Average temperature in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Nicollet, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Nicollet, MN

Average wind speed in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Nicollet, MN

Average humidity in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Nicollet, MN

Average rainfall in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Nicollet, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nicollet, MN

Average snowfall in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Nicollet, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nicollet, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nicollet, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Nicollet, MN

Average UV index in January - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Nicollet, MN

Average visibility in January - Nicollet, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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