January weather forecastSterling, ND
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Sterling, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).Temperature
January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sterling, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 3min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Sterling, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Sterling, 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
Sterling, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Sterling, ND
- Average humidity in January: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall in January
Sterling, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Sterling, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Sterling, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Sterling, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sterling, ND
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Sterling, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Sterling, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Sterling, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in January
Sterling, 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).
