January weather forecast
Balfour, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Balfour, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and min 3°F (-16.1°C).

Temperature

Balfour's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and lows of 3°F (-16.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Balfour, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Balfour, North Dakota, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Balfour, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Balfour, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.8 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Balfour, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January in Balfour, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Balfour are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Balfour?

In Balfour, North Dakota, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and a low of 3°F (-16.1°C).

How cold is January in Balfour?

The high-temperature, in January, in Balfour, is 17.1°F (-8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 3°F (-16.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Balfour?

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month in Balfour.

What is the average humidity in January in Balfour?

The average relative humidity in January in Balfour, North Dakota, is 91%.

How many days does it rain in January in Balfour?

In Balfour, North Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Balfour in January?

In Balfour, North Dakota, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Balfour have in January?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Balfour?

On the first day of January in Balfour, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Balfour?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Balfour?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Balfour?

The months with the lowest UV index in Balfour, North Dakota, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Balfour?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Balfour, ND

Average temperature in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Balfour, ND

Average pressure in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Balfour, ND

Average wind speed in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Balfour, ND

Average humidity in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

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Average rainfall in January
Balfour, ND

Average rainfall in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Balfour, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Balfour, ND

Average snowfall in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Balfour, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Balfour, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Balfour, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Balfour, ND

Average UV index in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Balfour, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in January
Balfour, ND

Average visibility in January - Balfour, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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