January weather forecast
Olivia, MN

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Olivia, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Olivia when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Olivia, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow. In Olivia, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.4 days and aggregates up to 21.26" (540mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Olivia, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Olivia, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Olivia, during January, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Olivia, the average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Olivia.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Olivia, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Olivia, MN

Average temperature in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Olivia, MN

Average pressure in January - Olivia, 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
Olivia, MN

Average wind speed in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Olivia, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Olivia, MN

Average rainfall in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Olivia, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Olivia, MN

Average snowfall in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Olivia, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Olivia, 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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Olivia, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Olivia, MN

Average UV index in January - Olivia, 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
Olivia, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Olivia, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Olivia, MN

Average visibility in January - Olivia, 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).

Olivia, Minnesota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location