Elk River Weather in January

What's the weather like in Elk River (Minnesota) in January 2024?

The climate in Elk River during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Elk River and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.

Elk River weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6.3°C 20.8°F
Nightly temperature -18°C -0.3°F
Average temperature -12.1°C 10.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 6.5°C 43.7°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Elk River with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Elk River

Elk River average temperature in January

January rainfall

Elk River average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Elk River average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Elk River in January 2024.

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Elk River weather stats

Elk River weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.8°C 83.8°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 12hrs
Coldest month: January -6.5°C 20.3°F
Wettest month: June 109mm 4.3ins
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