January weather forecast
Forest River, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Forest River, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.9°F (-17.3°C) and max 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

In Forest River, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and a low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Forest River, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout January, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. In Forest River, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.4 days and aggregates up to 18.46" (469mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Forest River, North Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Forest River are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Forest River, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and a low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Forest River, in January, the average high-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 0.9°F (-17.3°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 Forest River, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Forest River are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Forest River, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forest River, during January, snow falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forest River have in January?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest River have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Forest River, ND

Average temperature in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"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 - Forest River, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Forest River, ND

Average humidity in January - Forest River, 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 (59%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.94").
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 - Forest River, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forest River, ND

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forest River, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Forest River, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Forest River, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Forest River, 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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