January weather forecast
West Union, MN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in West Union, Minnesota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.6°F (-8°C) and an average low of 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as West Union's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low-temperature of 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in West Union are January and February Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in West Union, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Union, there are 65.6 snowfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Union, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in West Union is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Union 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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 West Union?

With average high and low temperatures of 17.6°F (-8°C) and 4.5°F (-15.3°C) respectively, January is West Union's coldest month.

How cold is it in West Union in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in West Union, is 17.6°F (-8°C), while the average low-temperature is 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

What is the most humid month in West Union?

January is the most humid month in West Union, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January in West Union?

In West Union, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in West Union?

The months with the least rainfall in West Union are January and February Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in West Union?

In January, in West Union, Minnesota, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in West Union?

In January, in West Union, Minnesota, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Union?

The average day length in January in West Union is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in West Union?

On the first day of January in West Union, Minnesota, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Union?

January has the least sunshine of the year in West Union, Minnesota, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Union?

In West Union, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Union?

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 intensity in January in West Union?

In West Union, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
West Union, MN

Average temperature in January - West Union, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°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 (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Union, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Union, MN

Average wind speed in January - West Union, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
West Union, MN

Average humidity in January - West Union, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in January
West Union, MN

Average rainfall in January - West Union, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
West Union, MN

Average rainfall days in January - West Union, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Union, MN

Average snowfall in January - West Union, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Union, MN

Average snowfall days in January - West Union, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Union, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Union, MN

Average sunshine days in January - West Union, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
West Union, MN

Average UV index in January - West Union, 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
West Union, MN

Average cloud cover in January - West Union, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
West Union, MN

Average visibility in January - West Union, 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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