January weather forecast
Minnesota, USA

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. In contrast, the southern regions are slightly milder, with temperatures ranging from 10°F to 25°F.

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". In the south and west, snowfall decreases to 40". 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 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.

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• Minneapolis - January »
  In Minneapolis during January, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" of snow. January is the coldest month in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 20.3°F and an average low of 7.5°F.
• Saint Paul - January »
  January, on average, is the coldest month registering a high temperature of 19.9°F and a low of 7.3°F. Saint Paul's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 19.9°F and lows of 7.3°F.
• Rochester - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Rochester is January, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.47" of precipitation. In Rochester during January, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" of precipitation.
• Duluth - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Duluth is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.87" of precipitation. In Duluth during January, snow falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.06" of snow.
• 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" of precipitation. January is the month when Bloomington experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 20.5°F and a low of 7.7°F.
• Brooklyn Park - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Brooklyn Park is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.55" of precipitation. In Brooklyn Park during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" of precipitation.
• Plymouth - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Plymouth is January, when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically collects 0.55" of precipitation. In Plymouth, Minnesota, in January, during 15.7 snowfall days, 3.5" of snow is typically accumulated.
• Maple Grove - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.59" of precipitation. As the first month of the year, January presents with the coldest conditions in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
• Woodbury - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Woodbury is January, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically collects 0.67" of precipitation. In Woodbury, during January, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" of precipitation.
• 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" of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Eagan is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.67" of precipitation.
• Eden Prairie - January »
  January is the coldest month in Eden Prairie with an average high-temperature of 20.5°F and an average low-temperature of 7.7°F. January in Eden Prairie, Minnesota presents frigid cold temperatures, snowfall, and short daylight hours.
• Coon Rapids - January »
  In Coon Rapids in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.55" of precipitation is typically accumulated. January, marked by an average high-temperature of 19.9°F and a low-temperature of 7.3°F, is the coldest month in Coon Rapids.