January weather forecast
Fairfield, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fairfield, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Fairfield's January weather reaches an average high of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, during January, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.7 days and aggregates up to 19.72" (501mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fairfield?

Fairfield experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is January in Fairfield?

In January, in Fairfield, the average high-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairfield?

The most humid month in Fairfield is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fairfield?

The average relative humidity in January in Fairfield is 87%.

What is the driest month in Fairfield?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fairfield in January?

In Fairfield, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fairfield?

On the first day of January in Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fairfield?

The months with the least sunshine in Fairfield, North Dakota, are January and February, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fairfield?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield, North Dakota.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fairfield?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairfield, North Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fairfield, ND

Average temperature in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfield, ND

Average pressure in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairfield, ND

Average wind speed in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfield, ND

Average humidity in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, ND

Average rainfall in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, ND

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, ND

Average snowfall in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfield, ND

Average UV index in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fairfield, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Fairfield, ND

Average visibility in January - Fairfield, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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