January weather forecast
Side Lake, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Side Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and an average low-temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 94%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Side Lake when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Side Lake, in January, snow falls for 21.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.44" (189mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 snowfall days, and 48.27" (1226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month when Side Lake sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and -0°F (-17.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Side Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 94%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Side Lake, in January, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Side Lake, during January, snow falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 1.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Side Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Side Lake, MN

Average temperature in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in January
Side Lake, MN

Average pressure in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Side Lake, MN

Average wind speed in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Side Lake, MN

Average humidity in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 94%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Side Lake, MN

Average rainfall in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Side Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Side Lake, MN

Average snowfall in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Side Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Side Lake, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Side Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Side Lake, MN

Average UV index in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Side Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 83

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Side Lake, MN

Average visibility in January - Side Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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