January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January is the coldest month of the year in Minnesota, with temperatures frequently reaching extreme lows. The northern counties often experience the state's lowest temperatures, with minimums plummeting to -30°F (-34.4°C). In contrast, the southern regions are slightly milder, with temperatures ranging from 10°F (-12.2°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C).

Regions near Lake Superior tend to be warmer in the winter, slightly moderating the harsh conditions. However, the entire state is still gripped by significant cold. Compared to December, January maintains severe cold, and the temperatures do not show much variation. Looking ahead to February, the state continues to experience similar conditions, with minimal changes in temperature.

Snowfall is a defining feature of January, with the northern highlands near Lake Superior receiving the highest amount, up to 70" (1778mm). In the south and west, snowfall decreases to 40" (1016mm). Freezing rain and ice storms are also frequent in the southern regions, adding to the challenges of the winter season.

In terms of records, the town of Tower holds the record for the coldest temperature in Minnesota, with a chilling -60°F (-51.1°C) on February 2, 1996. While this record was not set in January, it illustrates the potential for extreme cold during the winter months in Minnesota.

Overall, January's weather in Minnesota is characterized by its intense cold and significant snowfall, setting the tone for the winter season.

  • Minneapolis - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Minneapolis is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. The most humid month in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
  • Saint Paul - January »
    January is the coldest month in Saint Paul, Minnesota, exhibiting average temperatures of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) at the peak and 7.3°F (-13.7°C) at the base. In Saint Paul, during January, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.
  • Rochester - January »
    In Rochester, Minnesota, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The most humid month in Rochester is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
  • Duluth - January »
    In Duluth during January, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. The months with the coldest seawater in Duluth are January through April, with an average ocean temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).
  • Bloomington - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Bloomington is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Bloomington, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Brooklyn Park - January »
    In Brooklyn Park in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. January is the most humid month in Brooklyn Park with an average relative humidity of 90%.
  • Plymouth - January »
    In Plymouth in January, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Plymouth are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
  • Maple Grove - January »
    As the first month of the year, January presents with the coldest conditions in Maple Grove, Minnesota. In Maple Grove, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Woodbury - January »
    With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in Woodbury, Minnesota. January in Woodbury, Minnesota experiences cold winter conditions with temperatures plunging to lows of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and often covered by a blanket of snow.
  • Eagan - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Eagan is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Eagan, during January, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.
  • Eden Prairie - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Eden Prairie reaching 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at the peak and 7.7°F (-13.5°C) at the low.
  • Coon Rapids - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Coon Rapids is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. January is the month when Coon Rapids sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and a low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C).
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