January weather forecast
Sleepy Eye, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°F (-13.9°C) and max 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

In Sleepy Eye, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sleepy Eye, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, 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: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and lows at 7°F (-13.9°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Sleepy Eye, is 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 7°F (-13.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sleepy Eye, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sleepy Eye, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sleepy Eye have in January?

The average day length in January in Sleepy Eye is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sleepy Eye?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sleepy Eye, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Sleepy Eye, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sleepy Eye?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sleepy Eye is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average temperature in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average pressure in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average wind speed in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average humidity in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average rainfall in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average snowfall in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sleepy Eye, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average UV index in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average visibility in January - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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