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

Bloomington's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and lows of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

How cold is January in Bloomington?

The high-temperature during January is 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and the 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?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bloomington, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout January, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Bloomington?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Bloomington?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bloomington?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bloomington is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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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