January weather forecast
Dawson, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dawson, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dawson are January through May, October through December. In Dawson, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Dawson's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) to a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Dawson, 20.8°F (-6.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 6.1°F (-14.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dawson, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dawson, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dawson have in January?

In Dawson, the average day length in January is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Dawson, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Dawson, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dawson, ND

Average temperature in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Dawson, ND

Average pressure in January - Dawson, 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).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dawson, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

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

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Dawson, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Dawson, ND

Average visibility in January - Dawson, 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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