January weather forecast
Paynesville, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Paynesville, Minnesota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5°F (-15°C) and an average high of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and a low of 5°F (-15°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Paynesville, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.7 snowfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Paynesville records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and a low of 5°F (-15°C).

How cold is January in Paynesville?

During January, Paynesville experiences an average high-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and a low-temperature of 5°F (-15°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Paynesville, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Paynesville, during January, the rain falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Paynesville, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Paynesville have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Paynesville, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Paynesville have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Paynesville?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Paynesville, MN

Average temperature in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in January
Paynesville, MN

Average pressure in January - Paynesville, 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
Paynesville, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Paynesville, MN

Average humidity in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Paynesville, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Paynesville, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Paynesville, MN

Average snowfall in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Paynesville, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Paynesville, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Paynesville, MN

Average UV index in January - Paynesville, 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
Paynesville, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Paynesville, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Paynesville, MN

Average visibility in January - Paynesville, 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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