January weather forecast
Viking, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Viking, Minnesota, is another frigid cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and min -0°F (-17.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and an average low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Viking, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Viking, 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 the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Viking are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and a low of -0°F (-17.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Viking, in January, the average high-temperature is 13.8°F (-10.1°C), and the average low-temperature is -0°F (-17.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Viking?

In Viking, the average relative humidity in January is 93%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Viking, in January, during 1.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Viking, during January, snow falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Viking, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Viking, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.3h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Viking, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Viking, MN

Average temperature in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average pressure in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average wind speed in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average humidity in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average rainfall in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average snowfall in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average UV index in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average visibility in January - Viking, 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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