January weather forecast
Plainview, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Plainview, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and max 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. In Plainview, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.8 days and aggregates up to 21.81" (554mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Plainview, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Plainview?

Plainview's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average low temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Plainview in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Plainview, is 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Plainview?

The months with the highest humidity in Plainview are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Plainview?

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

What is the driest month in Plainview?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Plainview. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Plainview in January?

In January, in Plainview, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Plainview in January?

In Plainview, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plainview have in January?

In January, the average day length in Plainview is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Plainview?

On the first day of January in Plainview, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plainview?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainview have in January?

In Plainview, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Plainview?

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

Average temperature in January
Plainview, MN

Average temperature in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Plainview, MN

Average pressure in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Plainview, MN

Average wind speed in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Plainview, MN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Plainview, MN

Average rainfall in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Plainview, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Plainview, MN

Average snowfall in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Plainview, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plainview, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Plainview, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Plainview, MN

Average UV index in January - Plainview, 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
Plainview, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Plainview, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Plainview, MN

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

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

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