January weather forecastLakota, ND
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Lakota, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 1°F (-17.2°C).Temperature
Lakota records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and a low of 1°F (-17.2°C).Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lakota. In January, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lakota, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.3 days and aggregates up to 18.9" (480mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Lakota is 8h and 54min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lakota.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lakota. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lakota, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 15.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).
Average pressure in January
Lakota, ND
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Lakota, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Lakota, ND
- Average humidity in January: 92%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).
Average rainfall in January
Lakota, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in January
Lakota, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lakota, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lakota, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lakota, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lakota, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in January
Lakota, 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
Lakota, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in January
Lakota, 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).





