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

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

In January, Moorhead generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -17°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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.

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Moorhead in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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