Minot weather in January (North Dakota, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Minot for January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Minot usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -6°C. At night, it falls to around -15°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Minot in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 7 days days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minot. July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Minot climate page with graphs.

 

Minot, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Minot 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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