January weather forecast
Wheaton, MN

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wheaton, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average low of 4.8°F (-15.1°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 18.7°F (-7.4°C) at the peak and 4.8°F (-15.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Wheaton, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wheaton, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102 days and collects up to 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheaton, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. In Wheaton, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.3 days and aggregates up to 19.17" (487mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wheaton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheaton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Wheaton's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and a low of 4.8°F (-15.1°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wheaton, is 18.7°F (-7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 4.8°F (-15.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wheaton, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Wheaton, the average day length in January is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheaton have in January?

In Wheaton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 Wheaton, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wheaton, MN

Average temperature in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Wheaton, MN

Average pressure in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Wheaton, MN

Average wind speed in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Wheaton, MN

Average humidity in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Wheaton, MN

Average rainfall in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Wheaton, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wheaton, MN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wheaton, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wheaton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wheaton, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Wheaton, MN

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wheaton, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Wheaton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Wheaton, MN

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

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

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