January weather forecastDawson, ND
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Dawson, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dawson are January through May, October through December. In Dawson, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Dawson, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Dawson, ND
- Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Dawson, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Dawson, ND
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall in January
Dawson, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Dawson, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dawson, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dawson, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dawson, ND
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dawson, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Dawson, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Dawson, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in January
Dawson, 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).
