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

What does the weather outlook for Shakopee look like in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Shakopee includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -14°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Shakopee in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Historically, the month has about 7 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shakopee. May, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shakopee, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
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 (26 KM, 16 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 Shakopee 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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