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

How's the weather trend in Moorhead as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Moorhead generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -17°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Moorhead in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Moorhead. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Moorhead climate page with graphs.

 

Moorhead, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Fargo, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 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 Moorhead 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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