January weather forecast
Wells, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Wells, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and min 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Wells's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wells, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 12.2" (310mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Wells, January, temperatures average a high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Wells, 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 8.4°F (-13.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Wells?

January is the most humid month, 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 Wells. Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Wells, in January, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Wells?

In January, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:23 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 January, the average sunshine duration in Wells is 3.3h.

When is 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Wells, MN

Average temperature in January - Wells, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.4°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 (8.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Wells, MN

Average pressure in January - Wells, 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
Wells, MN

Average wind speed in January - Wells, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Wells, MN

Average humidity in January - Wells, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Wells, MN

Average rainfall in January - Wells, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Wells, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Wells, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wells, MN

Average snowfall in January - Wells, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wells, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Wells, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wells, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wells, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Wells, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Wells, MN

Average UV index in January - Wells, 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
Wells, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Wells, MN

Average visibility in January - Wells, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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