January weather forecast
South Saint Paul, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and min 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the peak and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in South Saint Paul. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Saint Paul, in January, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.4 snowfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

South Saint Paul records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is January?

In South Saint Paul, 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in South Saint Paul.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In South Saint Paul, in January, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In South Saint Paul, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in South Saint Paul?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does South Saint Paul have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in South Saint Paul is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average temperature in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°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 (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average pressure in January - South Saint Paul, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average wind speed in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average humidity in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average rainfall in January - South Saint Paul, 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
South Saint Paul, MN

Average rainfall days in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 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 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average snowfall in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average snowfall days in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Saint Paul, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average sunshine days in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average UV index in January - South Saint Paul, 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
South Saint Paul, MN

Average cloud cover in January - South Saint Paul, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
South Saint Paul, MN

Average visibility in January - South Saint Paul, 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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