January weather forecast
Butte, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Butte, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 3°F (-16.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 3°F (-16.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 91%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Butte, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Butte, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Butte, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.8 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January stands out as Butte's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 3°F (-16.1°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Butte experiences an average high-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 3°F (-16.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 91%.

How much does it rain in Butte in January?

In Butte, North Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Butte, in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Butte?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Butte have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Butte, ND

Average temperature in January - Butte, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°F).

Average pressure in January
Butte, ND

Average pressure in January - Butte, 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
Butte, ND

Average wind speed in January - Butte, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Butte, ND

Average humidity in January - Butte, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in January
Butte, ND

Average rainfall in January - Butte, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Butte, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Butte, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Butte, ND

Average snowfall in January - Butte, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Butte, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Butte, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Butte, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Butte, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Butte, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Butte, ND

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

Average cloud cover in January
Butte, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Butte, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Butte, ND

Average visibility in January - Butte, 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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