January weather forecast
Ottertail, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ottertail, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and max 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ottertail, during January, snow falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 85 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Ottertail, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and a low of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ottertail, records 16.2°F (-8.8°C), while the low-temperature is 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Ottertail?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ottertail, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Ottertail, Minnesota, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ottertail, in January, during 17.4 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ottertail have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 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 2.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ottertail have in January?

In Ottertail, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ottertail is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ottertail, MN

Average temperature in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Ottertail, MN

Average pressure in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Ottertail, MN

Average wind speed in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, October and November (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Ottertail, MN

Average humidity in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Ottertail, MN

Average rainfall in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Ottertail, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ottertail, MN

Average snowfall in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ottertail, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ottertail, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Ottertail, MN

Average UV index in January - Ottertail, 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
Ottertail, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Ottertail, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Ottertail, MN

Average visibility in January - Ottertail, 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 and February (4mi).

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