January weather forecast
Sauk Rapids, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Sauk Rapids sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sauk Rapids, during January, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Sauk Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.3 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sauk Rapids, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Sauk Rapids, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Sauk Rapids?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

How cold is it in Sauk Rapids in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sauk Rapids, is 18.5°F (-7.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Sauk Rapids?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Sauk Rapids?

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

What is the driest month in Sauk Rapids?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Sauk Rapids in January?

In Sauk Rapids, in January, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Sauk Rapids?

In January, in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sauk Rapids have in January?

In Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sauk Rapids?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sauk Rapids, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sauk Rapids?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sauk Rapids have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sauk Rapids?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sauk Rapids?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sauk Rapids is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average temperature in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average pressure in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"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
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average wind speed in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average humidity in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average rainfall in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average snowfall in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sauk Rapids, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average UV index in January - Sauk Rapids, 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
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Sauk Rapids, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Sauk Rapids, MN

Average visibility in January - Sauk Rapids, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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