January weather forecastMercer, ND

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mercer, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in Mercer.

Rainfall

In Mercer, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.5 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mercer are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Mercer is January, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mercer, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Mercer, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mercer.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mercer are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 19.8°F (-6.8°C) at the peak and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) at the low.

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in Mercer.

In January, the average relative humidity in Mercer is 90%.

In Mercer, North Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Mercer, North Dakota. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

In Mercer, in January, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length in Mercer, North Dakota, is 8h and 58min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mercer, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Mercer, North Dakota, is 3.7h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mercer.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mercer, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Mercer, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mercer, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Mercer, ND

  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Mercer, 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).