January weather forecast
North Dakota, USA

January is typically the coldest month of the year in North Dakota, with the entire state experiencing frigid temperatures. During this month, temperatures frequently fall below 0°F (-17.8°C) statewide. The minimum and maximum temperatures for January can vary widely, often ranging from -10°F (-23.3°C) to 15°F (-9.4°C). Snowfall is common, adding to the persistent winter snowpack that characterizes this time of year.

In comparison to December, January may bring even colder temperatures, continuing the trend of the winter season. The harsh conditions extend into the following month, February, maintaining the cold and snowy weather pattern. The state's geography does not contribute to any notable differences in climate between cities during this month. The interior location and distance from large water bodies maintain a consistent weather pattern across the region.

January's weather is marked by dry and cold air masses, leading to significant daily temperature fluctuations. Arctic air masses reach North Dakota with little resistance, sweeping the Great Plains and bringing extreme cold. The climate, combined with strong winds, quickly fills the air with powdery snow, and major highways may remain closed during snowstorms. Even though it's a challenging time for travel, the snowy landscapes provide opportunities for winter sports and activities.

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• Fargo - January »
  January proves to be the coldest month in Fargo recording an average maximum temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C). January is the most humid month in Fargo with an average relative humidity of 91%.
• Bismarck - January »
  In Bismarck, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Bismarck, North Dakota.
• Grand Forks - January »
  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. In Grand Forks during January, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.
• Minot - January »
  January welcomes residents of Minot, North Dakota with a thick blanket of snow as this arctic month marks the peak of winter. The most humid month in Minot is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
• West Fargo - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 2.7°F (-16.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month in West Fargo, North Dakota. The most humid month in West Fargo is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
• Williston - January »
  In Williston in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Williston, in January, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.
• Dickinson - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Dickinson is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Dickinson is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.
• Mandan - January »
  In Mandan during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Mandan during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.
• Jamestown - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Jamestown is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. January, with an average high of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and a low of 3.6°F (-15.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Jamestown, North Dakota.
• Wahpeton - January »
  Annual climatological parameters for Wahpeton, North Dakota indicate that the winter month of January is a period characterized by chill, windy and cloudy conditions and may experience brief sunlight. The month with the least rainfall in Wahpeton is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
• Devils Lake - January »
  In Devils Lake during January, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Devils Lake are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Valley City - January »
  In Valley City in January, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Valley City, North Dakota, in January, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.