January weather in Heron Lake, MN
The average temperature in Heron Lake in January is 13.4°F (4.7°F–22.0°F). Average precipitation: 0.62 inches. Average snowfall is 9.2 inches.
January is a winter month in Heron Lake, and is cooler than the annual average of 44°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 5m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
22.0°F
Avg Low
4.7°F
Precipitation
0.62 in
Snow
9.2 in
January records in Heron Lake
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 46.9°F (2000) | -25.1°F (2018) | 0.21 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 44.1°F (1998) | -29.0°F (2010) | 0.14 in (1999) |
| January 3 | 44.1°F (1998) | -31.0°F (2010) | 0.55 in (1949) |
| January 4 | 41.0°F (2022) | -22.0°F (2010) | 0.45 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 44.1°F (2003) | -22.0°F (2010) | 0.30 in (1951) |
| January 6 | 46.0°F (2012) | -24.0°F (2014) | 0.21 in (2015) |
| January 7 | 46.0°F (2012) | -24.0°F (2014) | 0.23 in (2010) |
| January 8 | 55.9°F (2003) | -11.0°F (1999) | 0.22 in (2024) |
| January 9 | 57.0°F (2003) | -22.0°F (1999) | 0.29 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 51.1°F (2002) | -24.0°F (1999) | 0.22 in (2011) |
| January 11 | 52.0°F (2012) | -18.9°F (2016) | 0.23 in (2011) |
| January 12 | 50.0°F (2022) | -17.0°F (1997) | 0.12 in (2009) |
| January 13 | 46.0°F (2026) | -16.1°F (2009) | 0.21 in (2020) |
| January 14 | 46.0°F (2026) | -17.0°F (2024) | 0.17 in (2022) |
| January 15 | 37.9°F (2000) | -26.0°F (2009) | 0.35 in (2022) |
| January 16 | 44.1°F (2012) | -27.0°F (2009) | 0.24 in (2021) |
| January 17 | 41.0°F (2025) | -20.9°F (2016) | 0.18 in (2011) |
| January 18 | 39.9°F (2025) | -20.0°F (2016) | 0.65 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 42.1°F (2015) | -16.1°F (2008) | 0.81 in (2019) |
| January 20 | 46.9°F (2018) | -17.0°F (2024) | 0.33 in (2012) |
| January 21 | 44.1°F (2018) | -18.0°F (2014) | 0.15 in (1998) |
| January 22 | 44.1°F (2002) | -17.0°F (2025) | 0.10 in (2005) |
| January 23 | 51.1°F (2002) | -20.0°F (2011) | 0.97 in (2018) |
| January 24 | 44.1°F (2004) | -18.9°F (2026) | 0.33 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 41.0°F (2002) | -17.0°F (2022) | 0.28 in (1950) |
| January 26 | 53.1°F (2002) | -16.1°F (2022) | 0.21 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 61.0°F (2002) | -14.1°F (2014) | 0.11 in (2003) |
| January 28 | 42.1°F (2002) | -17.0°F (1997) | 0.56 in (2013) |
| January 29 | 51.1°F (2025) | -15.0°F (2004) | 0.23 in (2006) |
| January 30 | 46.0°F (2025) | -31.0°F (2019) | 0.82 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 57.0°F (2025) | -31.0°F (2019) | 0.10 in (2001) |