January weather forecast
Eden Prairie, MN

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Weather in January

January in Eden Prairie, Minnesota presents frigid cold temperatures, snowfall, and short daylight hours. High temperatures barely thaw out the city, with values reaching 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and plunging down to 7.7°F (-13.5°C) during the night. The month witnesses the heaviest snowfall, while the intermittent periods of sunlight prove brief due to shorter daylight hours. The low temperatures and consistent snowfall render this time of year as the typical Midwestern winter month. The icy conditions, as such, demand careful commuting and appropriate winter gear for residents and visitors alike.

Temperature

In Eden Prairie, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at the peak and 7.7°F (-13.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The most humid month in Eden Prairie is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Eden Prairie are January through April, October through December. In Eden Prairie, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, there are 49.3 snowfall days, and 8.74" (222mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Eden Prairie is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, in Eden Prairie, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Eden Prairie?

Eden Prairie's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and lows of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

How cold is it in Eden Prairie in January?

During January, Eden Prairie experiences an average high-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Eden Prairie?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Eden Prairie?

The average relative humidity in January in Eden Prairie is 90%.

What is the driest month in Eden Prairie?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Eden Prairie?

In Eden Prairie, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Eden Prairie in January?

In Eden Prairie, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Eden Prairie have in January?

The average day length in January in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Eden Prairie?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Eden Prairie, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Eden Prairie?

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Eden Prairie.

How many hours of sunshine does Eden Prairie have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Eden Prairie?

The months with the lowest UV index in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Eden Prairie?

In Eden Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
25.5°F -3.6°C
20.5°F -6.4°C
24.3°F -4.3°C
Average low temperature
15.3°F -9.3°C
7.7°F -13.5°C
10.6°F -11.9°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
8mph 12.9km/h
8.1mph 13km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.6mph 13.8km/h
8.7mph 14km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.3mph 19.8km/h
12.7mph 20.4km/h
13mph 20.9km/h
Average humidity
87%
90%
88%
Average rainfall
0.43" 11mm
0.24" 6mm
0.31" 8mm
Average rainfall days
3.2
2.3
1.4
Average snowfall
1.65" 42mm
1.5" 38mm
2.17" 55mm
Average snowfall days
10.4
11.8
10.9
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 2min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
3h 2min
3h 1min
3h 2min
Average sunshine days
21.5
20.9
19.5
Average UV index
1
1
1
Average cloud cover
64%
67%
65%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average temperature in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average pressure in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average wind speed in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average humidity in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average rainfall in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average snowfall in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average UV index in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Eden Prairie, MN

Average visibility in January - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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