January weather forecast
Thief River Falls, MN

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Weather in January

January is marked by winter's icy grip, with the average temperature high of just 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and the lowest of 0°F (-17.8°C). During January the city is painted in white owing to the high frequency of snowfall days. The limited daylight hours coupled with a sun duration of less than half the daylight contributes to this chilly sensation. Coupled with significant cloud cover, the weather does lean towards gloomy. Nonetheless, it's the ideal setting for winter sports enthusiasts.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Thief River Falls.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Thief River Falls when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thief River Falls, in January, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Thief River Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.1 days and aggregates up to 25.08" (637mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Thief River Falls, with an average of 2.3h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Thief River Falls?

Thief River Falls's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

How cold is it in Thief River Falls in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Thief River Falls, is 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and the average low-temperature is -0°F (-17.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Thief River Falls?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months in Thief River Falls.

What is the average humidity in January in Thief River Falls?

In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

What is the driest month in Thief River Falls?

January and February are months with the least rain in Thief River Falls when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Thief River Falls in January?

In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in January, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Thief River Falls?

In Thief River Falls, in January, during 16.1 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Thief River Falls?

In Thief River Falls, the average day length in January is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Thief River Falls?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thief River Falls?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Thief River Falls have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Thief River Falls is 2.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Thief River Falls?

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 intensity in January in Thief River Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Thief River Falls 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 temperature in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average temperature in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average pressure in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average wind speed in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average humidity in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average rainfall in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average snowfall in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average UV index in January - Thief River Falls, 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
Thief River Falls, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Thief River Falls, MN

Average visibility in January - Thief River Falls, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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