January weather forecastRival, ND

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rival, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 3.7°F (-15.7°C).

Temperature

Rival experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C) in January, closely aligned with December's 18.9°F (-7.3°C). During the January nights, an average temperature of 3.7°F (-15.7°C) is observed.

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 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Rival, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rival, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.2 days and aggregates up to 17.83" (453mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Rival, 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 3.7°F (-15.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

In Rival, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

In January, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Rival, in January, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 8h and 48min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

In Rival, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Rival, ND

  • Average high temperature in January: 17.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Rival, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rival, ND

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Rival, 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 (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Rival, ND

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Rival, ND

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rival, ND

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rival, ND

  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 30min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Rival, ND

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

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

Average cloud cover in January
Rival, ND

  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Rival, 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).