January weather forecast
Fort Rice, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fort Rice, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a minimum average of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Fort Rice, North Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Fort Rice. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Rice, North Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Fort Rice, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Rice, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fort Rice, North Dakota, is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, in Fort Rice, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Rice, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Fort Rice?

January stands out as Fort Rice's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

How cold is January in Fort Rice?

Fort Rice in January has an average high-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Fort Rice?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Rice?

The average relative humidity in January in Fort Rice, North Dakota, is 89%.

What is the driest month in Fort Rice?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Fort Rice. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fort Rice in January?

In Fort Rice, North Dakota, in January, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Fort Rice?

In Fort Rice, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Rice have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Rice?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Rice?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fort Rice?

In Fort Rice, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Rice?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fort Rice?

In Fort Rice, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average temperature in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average pressure in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average wind speed in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average humidity in January - Fort Rice, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average rainfall in January - Fort Rice, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average snowfall in January - Fort Rice, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Rice, ND

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average UV index in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Rice, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Fort Rice, ND

Average visibility in January - Fort Rice, 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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