January weather forecast
Fortuna, ND

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Weather in January

In the heart of winter, Fortuna, North Dakota, sees its chilliest days. The mercury barely reaches 20.7°F (-6.3°C), plunging to a frigid 7.2°F (-13.8°C) at night. The snow piles up to be about 2.87" (73mm), enveloping the city in a beautiful, white winter wonderland. The topography becomes a perfect canvas for outdoor activities, despite the short daylight hours of just 8.8 hours. The new year often begins with a striking frosty panorama, an iconic feature of this North Dakota city.

Temperature

January's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) from December's 21.9°F (-5.6°C). An average low-temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C) is recorded during the nights in January.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In January, in Fortuna, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fortuna, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fortuna are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.5 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 48min.
On the first day of January in Fortuna, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Fortuna?

In Fortuna, 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months in Fortuna?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Fortuna.

What is the average humidity in January in Fortuna?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January in Fortuna?

In Fortuna, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Fortuna?

In Fortuna, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fortuna?

In Fortuna, North Dakota, the average day length in January is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fortuna?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:48 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fortuna have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Fortuna is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in January in Fortuna?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Fortuna, North Dakota, is 2. 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
Fortuna, ND

Average temperature in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fortuna, ND

Average pressure in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fortuna, ND

Average wind speed in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fortuna, ND

Average humidity in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fortuna, ND

Average rainfall in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fortuna, ND

Average snowfall in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fortuna, ND

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 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
Fortuna, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fortuna, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and June (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fortuna, ND

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Fortuna, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

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 19).

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Average visibility in January
Fortuna, ND

Average visibility in January - Fortuna, 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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