January weather forecast
Turtle Lake, ND

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Weather in January

Beginning the year in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, January greets residents and visitors with frosty conditions. This month holds the coldest average temperatures, dipping to a chilly 5.4°F (-14.8°C) at night and rising to 19.8°F (-6.8°C) during the day. Amid the sharp winds and notably high humidity of 90%, snowfall is frequent, creating a wintry landscape. It's a period marked by shorter daylight hours and limited sunshine, which adds to its intensely cold allure. January's weather demands warm clothing, suitable for a typically frosty North Dakota winter.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C), is generally the coldest month in Turtle Lake.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Turtle Lake, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Turtle Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Turtle Lake. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Turtle Lake, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

How cold is it in Turtle Lake in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Turtle Lake, records 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature is 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Turtle Lake?

January is the most humid month in Turtle Lake, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Turtle Lake?

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

How much does it rain in Turtle Lake in January?

In Turtle Lake, North Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Turtle Lake?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Turtle Lake in January?

In Turtle Lake, in January, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Turtle Lake?

In January, the average day length in Turtle Lake is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Turtle Lake?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Turtle Lake?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Turtle Lake have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Turtle Lake is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Turtle Lake?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Turtle Lake?

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

Average temperature in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average pressure in January - Turtle Lake, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Turtle Lake, 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 (55%).

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Average rainfall in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average rainfall in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average snowfall in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Turtle Lake, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Turtle Lake, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Turtle Lake, ND

Average visibility in January - Turtle Lake, 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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