January weather forecast
Ralston, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ralston, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and an average low of 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and a low of 4.5°F (-15.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Ralston, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Ralston, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ralston?

With an average high-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 4.5°F (-15.3°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Ralston in January?

Ralston in January has an average high-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Ralston?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Ralston?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ralston?

In Ralston, in January, during 2 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Ralston?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Ralston. Snow falls for 12 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ralston in January?

In Ralston, North Dakota, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

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

In Ralston, North Dakota, the average day length in January is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ralston?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ralston, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ralston?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ralston?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Ralston is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ralston?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Ralston, North Dakota, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ralston?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ralston, ND

Average temperature in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ralston, ND

Average pressure in January - Ralston, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ralston, ND

Average wind speed in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ralston, ND

Average humidity in January - Ralston, 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 (54%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ralston, ND

Average rainfall in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ralston, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ralston, ND

Average snowfall in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ralston, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 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
Ralston, ND

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

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ralston, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ralston, ND

Average UV index in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Ralston, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Ralston, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Ralston, ND

Average visibility in January - Ralston, 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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