January weather forecast
Minnetonka, MN

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Weather in January

As the year takes off in Minnetonka, Minnesota, January sees a frigid climate with temperatures often peaking below freezing during the day. The persistent cold means ice and snow, with the highest average snowfall of 2.05" (52mm) for the entire year. Relative humidity is markedly high this month, contributing to the frosty conditions typical of Minnetonka in winter. As one might expect for this time of year, daylight hours are limited to nine hours per day, with the sun seldom making an appearance. This blend of biting cold, tall snowfall, and high humidity sets the month of January apart, and sets the stage for the slow transition from winter to spring.

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C), January is the coldest month in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.6 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minnetonka, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Minnetonka, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.7 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Minnetonka, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Minnetonka, Minnesota. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Minnetonka?

In Minnetonka, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

How cold is it in Minnetonka in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Minnetonka, Minnesota, are 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 7.5°F (-13.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Minnetonka?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

What is the average humidity in January in Minnetonka?

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month in Minnetonka?

The month with the least rainfall in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is January, when the rain falls for 1.6 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Minnetonka?

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, in January, it is raining for 1.6 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Minnetonka?

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minnetonka have in January?

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, the average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Minnetonka?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Minnetonka, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Minnetonka?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Minnetonka.

How long on average sun shines in January in Minnetonka?

The average sunshine duration in January in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Minnetonka?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Minnetonka?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
25.3°F -3.7°C
20.5°F -6.4°C
24.3°F -4.3°C
Average low temperature
15.3°F -9.3°C
7.5°F -13.6°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
8.6mph 13.8km/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
0.55" 14mm
0.35" 9mm
0.39" 10mm
Average rainfall days
3.5
1.6
1.5
Average snowfall
2.09" 53mm
2.05" 52mm
2.64" 67mm
Average snowfall days
11.6
14.3
11.8
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 1min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
3h 2min
3h 0min
3h 2min
Average sunshine days
19.9
18.3
17.6
Average UV index
1
1
1
Average cloud cover
65%
68%
66%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Minnetonka, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.5°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 (7.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average pressure in January - Minnetonka, 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
Minnetonka, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average humidity in January - Minnetonka, 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, May and October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average rainfall in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average snowfall in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 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
Minnetonka, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average sunshine days in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average UV index in January - Minnetonka, 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
Minnetonka, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Minnetonka, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Minnetonka, MN

Average visibility in January - Minnetonka, 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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