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Cottage Grove weather in January (Minnesota, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Cottage Grove this January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Cottage Grove tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -14°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Cottage Grove in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cottage Grove. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cottage Grove, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Cottage Grove 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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