Minneapolis weather: Bitter cold overnight on 26 January 2026

Introduction: Why Minneapolis weather matters

Minneapolis, Minnesota, is accustomed to cold Januaries, but the severity of overnight conditions can have immediate impacts on transport, health and public services. Accurate and timely local reports help residents, businesses and emergency services prepare for extreme low temperatures and dangerous wind chill.

Main details: Current conditions and context

Observed conditions (local time)

According to the latest report for Minneapolis (America/Chicago), local time 2026-01-26 01:42, the air temperature was −21.7°C (−7.1°F). The weather condition is reported as Overcast with no precipitation recorded (0.0 mm). Visibility was 16 km and relative humidity 64%.

Wind, pressure and felt temperature

Winds were from the WNW at 8.3 mph (13.3 kph) with gusts up to 11.3 mph (18.1 kph). The official pressure reading was 1,028.0 mb (30.37 in). The measured wind chill was −29.1°C (−20.5°F) and the reported “feels like” temperature was −30.6°C (−23.1°F), indicating dangerous exposure conditions for the unprotected.

Additional indicators

Other reported values include a dew point of −26.9°C (−16.3°F) and a heat index of −20.9°C (−5.5°F). No precipitation was recorded at the time of the report and cloud data accompany the Overcast description in the feed. Sunrise and sunset times for 26 January are given as 07:38 and 17:12 respectively.

Context and averages

Long-term January averages for Minneapolis show daytime maximum temperatures around −7°C. The current overnight reading of −21.7°C is well below that monthly daytime average, emphasising the intensity of this cold spell relative to typical January conditions.

Conclusion: Implications and short-term outlook

These observations point to an episode of severe cold and hazardous wind chill. Residents should expect icy conditions, increased heating demand and potential disruption to outdoor activity. Given the disparity between current temperatures and January daytime averages, local services and individuals should remain alert for ongoing very-low-temperature impacts. Continued monitoring of forecasts and local advisories is recommended until milder conditions return.