Minneapolis Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is the coldest month of the year for Minneapolis, United States. Daily highs average near -3.3°C (26.0°F) and overnight lows average around -9.3°C (15.2°F). Temperatures can drop to a bone-chilling -40 °C (-40 °F) or below. With these temperatures, Minneapolis is one of the coldest major cities in the world. The city has 25 days with temperatures below freezing point, and 3 days with extremely cold weather below -17 °C (-1 °F).
What is the temperature in Minneapolis in January?
Average air temperature in Minneapolis is -6.2°C (20.9°F) in January. The outside temperature in Minneapolis feels like -10.8°C (12.6°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is -3.3°C (26°F) and feels like -6.7°C (19.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -9.3°C (15.2°F) which feels like -14.7°C (5.5°F).
How cold is Minneapolis in January?
The coldest temp in Minneapolis in January drops to -23.3°C (-9.9°F) during the cold nights. With 18.5km/h (11.5mph) winds and 80.8% humidity it feels like -30.8°C (-23.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -9.3°C (15.2°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Minneapolis in January?
Yes, it rains for 10 days in Minneapolis, United States in January averaging 1.16 mm of precipitation. Minneapolis has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Minneapolis throughout January?
Minneapolis has 1.16 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 10 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Minneapolis in January?
Yes, it snows in Minneapolis during January. The average snowfall is 3.09 cm (1.22 inch) per day. And there is 25.21 cm (9.93 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Minneapolis windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Minneapolis, United States during January is 18.5km/h (11.5mph) and average windgust is 31.7km/h (19.7mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 36.6km/h (22.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Minneapolis in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Minneapolis.
What are the humidity levels in Minneapolis in January?
The average humidity levels in Minneapolis in January are 80.8%. Daily humidity levels in Minneapolis range from 60.1% to 91.5% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Minneapolis in January?
Minneapolis has 9 hours 13 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Minneapolis in January is at 7:45:38 and the sunset is at 16:59:30.
What is the cloud coverage in Minneapolis in January?
Clouds cover 72.7% of the sky on average throughout January in Minneapolis. The cloud coverage ranges from 2.1% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Minneapolis?
The average UV index in Minneapolis is 2.7 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Minneapolis in January?
The average solar radiation is 57.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Minneapolis during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 6.8 W/m2 to 127.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Minneapolis?
The average solar energy during January in Minneapolis is 4.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.6 MJ/m2, to 11 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Minneapolis in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Minneapolis, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Minneapolis in January?
On average the air pressure in Minneapolis in January is 1017 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 999.8 mb to 1033.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Minneapolis in January?
The average daylight visibility in Minneapolis in January is 11.6 km (7.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 3.6 km (2.2 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Minneapolis in January?
The average dew point in Minneapolis during January is -9°C (15.8°F).
Where is the data for Minneapolis climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- MINNEAPOLIS CRYSTAL AIRPORT, MN US
- MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MN US
- ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT, MN US
- FW0824 Minneapolis MN US
- FW5903 Golden Valley MN US
- MSP Airport MN US
- Hopkins MN US
- Fridley MN US
- KMIC
- KMSP
- KSTP