Weather in Minneapolis in January
In an average January, Minneapolis sees a daily high around 24°F and a low around 9°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 6°F to 37°F |
| Average low | 9°F |
| Typical low range | -11°F to 27°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
53°F
1981-01-24
Lowest
-17°F
1994-01-18
Low
Highest
40°F
2006-01-27
Lowest
-31°F
2019-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
31°F
2006-01-27
Lowest
-56°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
6.0 g/m³
2024-01-31
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1994-01-15
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1990-01-11
Lowest
4 mph
2020-01-29
Gust
Highest
51 mph
1990-01-11
Lowest
7 mph
2011-01-09
Precip
Wettest
2.37 in
2023
Driest
0.20 in
1981
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