January weather forecast
North Dakota, USA

January is typically the coldest month of the year in North Dakota, with the entire state experiencing frigid temperatures. During this month, temperatures frequently fall below 0°F (-17.8°C) statewide. The minimum and maximum temperatures for January can vary widely, often ranging from -10°F (-23.3°C) to 15°F (-9.4°C). Snowfall is common, adding to the persistent winter snowpack that characterizes this time of year.

In comparison to December, January may bring even colder temperatures, continuing the trend of the winter season. The harsh conditions extend into the following month, February, maintaining the cold and snowy weather pattern. The state's geography does not contribute to any notable differences in climate between cities during this month. The interior location and distance from large water bodies maintain a consistent weather pattern across the region.

January's weather is marked by dry and cold air masses, leading to significant daily temperature fluctuations. Arctic air masses reach North Dakota with little resistance, sweeping the Great Plains and bringing extreme cold. The climate, combined with strong winds, quickly fills the air with powdery snow, and major highways may remain closed during snowstorms. Even though it's a challenging time for travel, the snowy landscapes provide opportunities for winter sports and activities.

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• Fargo - January »
  January, on average, is the coldest month in Fargo registering a high temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and a low of 2.7°F (-16.3°C). The most humid month in Fargo, North Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
• Bismarck - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bismarck is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. The month with the least sunshine in Bismarck is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.
• Grand Forks - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Grand Forks are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. In Grand Forks, in January, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Minot - January »
  January welcomes residents of Minot, North Dakota with a thick blanket of snow as this arctic month marks the peak of winter. January is the most humid month in Minot, North Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
• West Fargo - January »
  In West Fargo, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. The most humid month in West Fargo is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
• Williston - January »
  In Williston, in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Williston, in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Dickinson - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Dickinson is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dickinson, North Dakota.
• Mandan - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Mandan is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. January is the most humid month in Mandan with an average relative humidity of 89%.
• Jamestown - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Jamestown is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Jamestown is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.
• Wahpeton - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Wahpeton, North Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Annual climatological parameters for Wahpeton, North Dakota indicate that the winter month of January is a period characterized by chill, windy and cloudy conditions and may experience brief sunlight.
• Devils Lake - January »
  In Devils Lake during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. January and February are months with the least rain in Devils Lake when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of rain.
• Valley City - January »
  The most humid month in Valley City, North Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%. In January, in Valley City, North Dakota, the rain falls for 1.5 days.