January weather in Columbus, MN
The average temperature in Columbus in January is 12.4°F (2.4°F–22.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.57 inches. Average snowfall is 5.1 inches.
January is a winter month in Columbus, and is cooler than the annual average of 43.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 55m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
22.4°F
Avg Low
2.4°F
Precipitation
0.57 in
Snow
5.1 in
January records in Columbus
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 36.0°F (2012) | -22.0°F (2018) | 0.19 in (2012) |
| January 2 | 35.1°F (2020) | -20.0°F (2010) | 0.00 in (2008) |
| January 3 | 34.0°F (2024) | -26.0°F (2010) | 0.02 in (2013) |
| January 4 | 35.1°F (2019) | -26.0°F (2010) | 0.92 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 41.0°F (2019) | -22.0°F (2010) | 0.29 in (2023) |
| January 6 | 44.1°F (2012) | -24.0°F (2014) | 0.07 in (2022) |
| January 7 | 48.9°F (2012) | -24.0°F (2014) | 0.05 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 39.0°F (2008) | -23.1°F (2022) | 0.09 in (2016) |
| January 9 | 39.9°F (2012) | -18.0°F (2010) | 0.05 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 50.0°F (2012) | -20.0°F (2010) | 0.06 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 54.0°F (2012) | -18.9°F (2022) | 0.48 in (2013) |
| January 12 | 39.9°F (2013) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.08 in (2013) |
| January 13 | 37.9°F (2022) | -22.0°F (2015) | 0.11 in (2020) |
| January 14 | 39.9°F (2021) | -22.0°F (2009) | 0.16 in (2014) |
| January 15 | 34.0°F (2021) | -23.1°F (2009) | 0.36 in (2021) |
| January 16 | 39.0°F (2012) | -29.9°F (2009) | 0.06 in (2021) |
| January 17 | 37.9°F (2010) | -29.9°F (2009) | 0.49 in (2023) |
| January 18 | 41.0°F (2018) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.28 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 42.1°F (2017) | -16.1°F (2008) | 0.13 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 43.0°F (2017) | -16.1°F (2008) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| January 21 | 37.9°F (2021) | -27.0°F (2011) | 0.09 in (2012) |
| January 22 | 37.0°F (2017) | -29.0°F (2011) | 0.04 in (2014) |
| January 23 | 37.9°F (2017) | -18.9°F (2014) | 0.29 in (2018) |
| January 24 | 39.0°F (2015) | -20.9°F (2014) | 0.22 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 41.0°F (2015) | -18.0°F (2008) | 0.13 in (2014) |
| January 26 | 46.0°F (2018) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.05 in (2010) |
| January 27 | 44.1°F (2015) | -18.9°F (2009) | 0.04 in (2023) |
| January 28 | 41.0°F (2008) | -20.9°F (2014) | 0.33 in (2019) |
| January 29 | 46.0°F (2008) | -20.0°F (2014) | 0.05 in (2009) |
| January 30 | 46.9°F (2024) | -31.0°F (2019) | 0.11 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 42.1°F (2017) | -34.1°F (2019) | 0.22 in (2017) |