January weather forecastSydney, ND

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sydney, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and a minimum temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sydney, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63 snowfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

January, with its average high-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Sydney in January has an average high-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

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

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

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In Sydney, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Sydney, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Sydney, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sydney are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average high temperature in January: 17.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.6°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 (3.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sydney, 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 (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Sydney, 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
Sydney, ND

  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Sydney, ND

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).