January weather forecast
Shafer, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Shafer, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 5.2°F (-14.9°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 18.3°F (-7.6°C) at the peak and 5.2°F (-14.9°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shafer, in January, during 16.8 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.7 snowfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average low of 5.2°F (-14.9°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 5.2°F (-14.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month in Shafer?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shafer, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shafer, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shafer, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Shafer, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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
Shafer, MN

Average temperature in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.3°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 (18.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Shafer, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Shafer, MN

Average wind speed in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Shafer, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Shafer, MN

Average rainfall in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Shafer, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shafer, MN

Average snowfall in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.94"

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
Shafer, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shafer, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shafer, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Shafer, MN

Average UV index in January - Shafer, 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
Shafer, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Shafer, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Shafer, MN

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

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

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