January weather in Prior Lake, MN
The average temperature in Prior Lake in January is 16.1°F (7.7°F–24.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.69 inches.
January is a winter month in Prior Lake, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 16.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 59m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
24.4°F
Avg Low
7.7°F
Precipitation
0.69 in
Daylight
8h 59m
January records in Prior Lake
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 42.1°F (1998) | -15.9°F (2018) | 0.33 in (2005) |
| January 2 | 44.1°F (1998) | -18.0°F (2010) | 0.17 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 52.0°F (2005) | -17.0°F (2010) | 0.40 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 44.1°F (2019) | -14.1°F (1999) | 0.17 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 45.0°F (2012) | -18.8°F (2014) | 0.09 in (2002) |
| January 6 | 46.9°F (2012) | -21.8°F (2014) | 0.04 in (2026) |
| January 7 | 53.1°F (2003) | -20.7°F (2022) | 0.00 in (1999) |
| January 8 | 55.9°F (2003) | -13.0°F (2010) | 0.11 in (1999) |
| January 9 | 50.0°F (2012) | -20.9°F (1999) | 0.02 in (2025) |
| January 10 | 53.1°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1999) | 0.06 in (2000) |
| January 11 | 44.1°F (2002) | -11.0°F (1999) | 0.08 in (1999) |
| January 12 | 45.0°F (2006) | -14.1°F (1998) | 0.53 in (2000) |
| January 13 | 43.0°F (2026) | -20.9°F (2009) | 0.08 in (1999) |
| January 14 | 36.0°F (2004) | -17.0°F (2009) | 0.24 in (2001) |
| January 15 | 43.0°F (2012) | -27.9°F (2009) | 0.04 in (2021) |
| January 16 | 37.0°F (1999) | -25.1°F (2009) | 0.40 in (1999) |
| January 17 | 39.9°F (2025) | -14.8°F (2016) | 0.27 in (1999) |
| January 18 | 42.1°F (2013) | -14.8°F (2016) | 0.16 in (1999) |
| January 19 | 44.1°F (2018) | -10.8°F (2025) | 0.44 in (2000) |
| January 20 | 60.1°F (2020) | -15.9°F (2025) | 0.13 in (1999) |
| January 21 | 39.9°F (2018) | -25.1°F (2011) | 0.31 in (2005) |
| January 22 | 42.1°F (2002) | -18.9°F (2026) | 0.05 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 39.0°F (2006) | -22.0°F (2026) | 0.33 in (2010) |
| January 24 | 41.0°F (2015) | -18.9°F (2026) | 0.04 in (1999) |
| January 25 | 46.9°F (2002) | -16.8°F (2022) | 0.01 in (2004) |
| January 26 | 48.9°F (2002) | -19.8°F (2022) | 0.21 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 44.1°F (2006) | -15.9°F (2014) | 0.03 in (2019) |
| January 28 | 48.0°F (2025) | -18.8°F (2014) | 0.09 in (2006) |
| January 29 | 48.9°F (2024) | -25.8°F (2019) | 0.32 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 52.0°F (2025) | -28.8°F (2019) | 0.17 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 54.0°F (2024) | -27.8°F (2019) | 0.16 in (2006) |