January weather forecast
Fairdale, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fairdale, North Dakota, is an extremely cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 0.5°F (-17.5°C) and 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and as low as 0.5°F (-17.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fairdale. In Fairdale, in January, snow falls for 17.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 92.7 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and lows at 0.5°F (-17.5°C).

How cold is January in Fairdale?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fairdale, North Dakota, are 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 0.5°F (-17.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 93%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 93%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fairdale, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fairdale, North Dakota, in January, during 17.1 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairdale have in January?

In Fairdale, the average day length in January is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Fairdale, North Dakota.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fairdale?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Fairdale, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fairdale, ND

Average temperature in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 13.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairdale, ND

Average pressure in January - Fairdale, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairdale, ND

Average wind speed in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairdale, ND

Average humidity in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairdale, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairdale, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairdale, ND

Average snowfall in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairdale, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairdale, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairdale, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairdale, ND

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

Average cloud cover in January
Fairdale, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Fairdale, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Fairdale, ND

Average visibility in January - Fairdale, 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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