January weather forecast
Watertown, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Watertown, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) respectively, January is Watertown's coldest month.

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 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Watertown, in January, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. In Watertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.2 days and aggregates up to 20.83" (529mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Watertown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Watertown are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 20.1°F (-6.6°C) at the peak and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) at the low.

How cold is it in January?

In Watertown, in January, the average high-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Watertown. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Watertown, in January, during 13 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Watertown have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Watertown?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Watertown?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Watertown is 3.3h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Watertown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Watertown, MN

Average temperature in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°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 (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Watertown, MN

Average pressure in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Watertown, MN

Average wind speed in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Watertown, MN

Average humidity in January - Watertown, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Watertown, MN

Average rainfall in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Watertown, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Watertown, MN

Average snowfall in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Watertown, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Watertown, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Watertown, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Watertown, MN

Average UV index in January - Watertown, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Watertown, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Watertown, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Watertown, MN

Average visibility in January - Watertown, 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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