Contents
- 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
Weather in January
Temperature
Columbus's transition from December to January introduces an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 18.9°F (-7.3°C). Columbus observes an average nighttime temperature of 3.7°F (-15.7°C) during January.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.Rainfall
January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Columbus, during January, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.2 days and aggregates up to 17.83" (453mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 8h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Columbus is 3.5h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 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. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, ND
- Average high temperature in January: 17.4°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 3.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Columbus, ND
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Columbus, ND
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Columbus, 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 (51%).
Average rainfall in January
Columbus, ND
- Average rainfall in January: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, ND
- Average rainfall days in January: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Columbus, ND
- Average snowfall in January: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, ND
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbus, ND
- Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, ND
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Columbus, 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
Columbus, ND
- Average cloud cover in January: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Columbus, 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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