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

How does the January weather in Northfield compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Northfield tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -15°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Northfield in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Snow is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 153 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Northfield, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 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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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 Northfield 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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