January weather forecast
Riverton, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Riverton, Minnesota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.6°F (-8°C) and an average low of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

Temperature

January is Riverton's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 17.6°F (-8°C) and lows of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Riverton, in January, snow falls for 20.6 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow. In Riverton, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.3 days and aggregates up to 35.67" (906mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Riverton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of January in Riverton, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.3h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 17.6°F (-8°C) and as low as 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 17.6°F (-8°C) and 3.6°F (-15.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Riverton, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Riverton in January?

In Riverton, in January, during 20.6 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Riverton, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Riverton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Riverton, MN

Average temperature in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°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 (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverton, MN

Average pressure in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Riverton, MN

Average wind speed in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverton, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverton, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverton, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverton, MN

Average snowfall in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riverton, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverton, MN

Average UV index in January - Riverton, 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
Riverton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Riverton, MN

Average visibility in January - Riverton, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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