January weather - Winter 2024

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

The grand University of North Dakota located in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Weather in January

In January, Grand Forks experiences the chill of winter, marked by a fairly high humidity level of 91%. A coat, hat, and gloves are essential for the cold weather, often accompanied by snow. In fact, the highest snowfall of the year occurs in January with up to 1.42" (36mm). In addition to the cold, the sustained wind velocity can go up to 9.9mph (15.9km/h) and only around 2.9 hours of sunshine is found during the daytime because of the dense cloud cover, keeping the city more in the shade than not.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 0.9°F (-17.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months in Grand Forks.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Grand Forks is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Grand Forks. In January, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grand Forks, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Grand Forks?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and a low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C), is recognized as the coldest in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

How cold is January in Grand Forks?

In Grand Forks, in January, the average high-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Grand Forks?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Grand Forks?

In Grand Forks, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Grand Forks?

The month with the least rainfall in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Grand Forks in January?

In Grand Forks, North Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Grand Forks in January?

In January, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Grand Forks?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Grand Forks?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Grand Forks?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Grand Forks, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Grand Forks have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Grand Forks is 2.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Grand Forks?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Grand Forks?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

18.7°F -7.4°C

15.3°F -9.3°C

18°F -7.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.3mph 16.6km/h

10.6mph 17.1km/h

10.1mph 16.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.6

21.5

18.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average high temperature in January: 15.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).

Average low temperature in January: 0.9°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 (0.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

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Average rainfall in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average rainfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.7 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
Grand Forks, 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 30min).

Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average sunshine days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Grand Forks, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Grand Forks, ND

Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Grand Forks, 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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January weather forecast
Grand Forks, ND

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