Bloomington weather in January (Minnesota, United States of America)

Curious about the January weather in Bloomington? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bloomington typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Bloomington in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bloomington. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bloomington climate page with graphs.

 

Bloomington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bloomington in January?

Visitors traveling to Bloomington should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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