January weather forecast
Elgin, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Elgin, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Elgin's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elgin. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elgin, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elgin is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Elgin?

January, with its average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Elgin.

How cold is January in Elgin?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Elgin, is 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Elgin?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elgin?

In Elgin, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month in Elgin?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Elgin. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Elgin?

In Elgin, North Dakota, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elgin in January?

In Elgin, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in January?

The average day length in January in Elgin, North Dakota, is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elgin?

On the first day of January in Elgin, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elgin?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Elgin is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Elgin?

In Elgin, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elgin, ND

Average temperature in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elgin, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Elgin, ND

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elgin, ND

Average humidity in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elgin, ND

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elgin, ND

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elgin, ND

Average UV index in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Elgin, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Elgin, ND

Average visibility in January - Elgin, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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