January weather forecastFargo, ND
January
Weather in January
The beginning of the year in Fargo, North Dakota sees winters in full swing with an accumulation of snow reaching up to 3.54in. The mercury often hovers around low temperatures, making the city a frigid, frozen landscape. January carries the most considerable percentage of relative humidity, lending a certain bite to the chill. The presence of thick cloud cover further compounds the lower visibility during this month. As it transitions into February, there is a slight easing in the severity of the weather as the days start to lengthen.Temperature
January proves to be the coldest month in Fargo, North Dakota, recording an average maximum temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month in Fargo, North Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fargo, in January, during 13.6 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.4 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Fargo is 9h and 2min.On the first day of January in Fargo, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Fargo.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fargo. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Fargo, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 16.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 2.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Fargo, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Fargo, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Fargo, ND
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (63%).
Average rainfall in January
Fargo, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Fargo, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fargo, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Fargo, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fargo, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fargo, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Fargo, ND
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Fargo, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Fargo, 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).
