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

What kind of weather does January bring to Owatonna? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Owatonna includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -15°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Owatonna in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 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. 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 moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Owatonna. May, June, 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 Owatonna climate page with graphs.

 

Owatonna, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 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 Owatonna 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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