January weather forecast
Bloomington, MN

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Weather in January

A frigid start to the year marks January's weather in Bloomington, Minnesota. Typically colder than neighboring months, the freeze quiets down just slightly in preparation for February. The skies often look gloomy by virtue of high cloud% and increased levels of relative humidity. January has the winter's second-highest snowfall capacity with snow covering the ground on average for 13.1 days. With average high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and lows at 7.7°F (-13.5°C), gusty chills and cool winds consistently at 8.1mph (13km/h), it is advisable to keep warm at this time.

Temperature

In Bloomington, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

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 2.7 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bloomington. In Bloomington, Minnesota, in January, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. In Bloomington, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 22.17" (563mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Bloomington.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Bloomington, the average high-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bloomington, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bloomington, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Bloomington, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.7°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 (7.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Bloomington, MN

Average pressure in January - Bloomington, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Bloomington, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Bloomington, MN

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

Average rainfall in January
Bloomington, MN

Average rainfall in January - Bloomington, MN
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Bloomington, MN

Average rainfall days in January - Bloomington, MN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bloomington, MN

Average snowfall in January - Bloomington, MN
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bloomington, MN

Average snowfall days in January - Bloomington, MN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bloomington, MN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bloomington, MN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bloomington, MN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bloomington, MN

Average UV index in January - Bloomington, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Bloomington, MN

Average cloud cover in January - Bloomington, MN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Bloomington, MN

Average visibility in January - Bloomington, 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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