Minnesota weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Minnesota this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Minnesota in January?
Minnesota is a region in the United States of America. January in Minnesota generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. In January, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Thief River Falls to -4°C in Winona. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -13°C in Winona and -19°C in Thief River Falls. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Glenwood with an average of 9.3 mm to low snowfall in Lutsen with 29 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Bloomington, marking it as the year's driest month. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected in Bloomington. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Minnesota for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Minnesota climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Minnesota?
Bloomington
In January Bloomington generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Minneapolis
In January Minneapolis generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Duluth
In January Duluth generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Eagan
In January Eagan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saint Cloud
In January Saint Cloud generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Minnesota, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Minnesota?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Minnesota with often poor weather in Bloomington.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Bloomington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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