January weather forecastMekinock, ND
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Mekinock, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average low of 1.2°F (-17.1°C).Temperature
Mekinock records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 1.2°F (-17.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mekinock, in January, during 13.7 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mekinock, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.8 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Mekinock is 8h and 55min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 15.4°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 1.2°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 (1.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Mekinock, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).
Average rainfall in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mekinock, 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: 3h and 18min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Mekinock, 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, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Mekinock, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Mekinock, 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).
