January weather forecastWest Fargo, ND
January
Weather in January
January ushers in a West Fargo winter, with the climate typically marked by frosty conditions. Daylight is more scarce in this month, reducing the occurrence of solar radiation. Expect biting winds that can bring chill factor temperatures below freezing. A white blanket of snow covers the cityscape, with an average accumulation of 3.54" (90mm). Breaking out the winter wear, this period stands as the coldest with temperatures fluctuating between 2.7°F (-16.3°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).Temperature
West Fargo's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and lows of 2.7°F (-16.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month in West Fargo is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in West Fargo is January, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Fargo, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. In West Fargo, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.4 days and aggregates up to 19.69" (500mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in West Fargo is 9h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 16.2°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 2.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in January
West Fargo, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average humidity in January: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (63%).
Average rainfall in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Fargo, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in January
West Fargo, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
West Fargo, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
West Fargo, 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).
