January weather forecastGrand Forks, ND
January
Weather in January
In January, Grand Forks experiences the chill of winter, marked by a fairly high humidity level of 91%. A coat, hat, and gloves are essential for the cold weather, often accompanied by snow. In fact, the highest snowfall of the year occurs in January with up to 1.42" (36mm). In addition to the cold, the sustained wind velocity can go up to 9.9mph (15.9km/h) and only around 2.9 hours of sunshine is found during the daytime because of the dense cloud cover, keeping the city more in the shade than not.Temperature
January, having an average high-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 0.9°F (-17.3°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months in Grand Forks.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Grand Forks is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Grand Forks. In January, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grand Forks, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. 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
Grand Forks, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 15.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 0.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).
Average rainfall in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 2h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Grand Forks, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Grand Forks, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Grand Forks, 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).
