January Rainfall and Precipitation in Minnesota
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Minnesota, the United States of America in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Minnesota precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does Minnesota, the United States of America receive in January?
Minneapolis stays mostly dry in January, with average snowfall close to 17 mm (0.7 in).
How many days does it rain in Minnesota, the United States of America in January?
Rainfall in Minneapolis typically falls on roughly 8 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Minnesota, the United States of America?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Minnesota, the United States of America.
What is the wettest city in January in Minnesota, the United States of America?
Based on our records, Lutsen receives the most snowfall in Minnesota, the United States of America in January, averaging about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the driest city in January in Minnesota, the United States of America?
Glenwood is the driest city we have data for in Minnesota, the United States of America in January, with monthly snowfall close to 9.3 mm (0.4 in).
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