January weather forecast
Forfar, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Forfar, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and as low as 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Forfar, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Forfar when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forfar are January through May, October through December. In Forfar, in January, snow falls for 14.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.4 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Forfar is 8h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, in Forfar, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Forfar. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Forfar?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and a low-temperature of 4.3°F (-15.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Forfar?

The high-temperature, in January, in Forfar, is 18.1°F (-7.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Forfar?

January is the most humid month in Forfar, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Forfar?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month in Forfar?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Forfar?

In January, in Forfar, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Forfar?

In January, in Forfar, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout January, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Forfar have in January?

The average day length in January in Forfar, North Dakota, is 8h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Forfar?

On the first day of January in Forfar, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Forfar?

January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Forfar?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Forfar, North Dakota, is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Forfar?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Forfar, ND

Average temperature in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 18.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Forfar, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forfar, ND

Average wind speed in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Forfar, ND

Average humidity in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Forfar, ND

Average rainfall in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Forfar, ND

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forfar, ND

Average snowfall in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forfar, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Forfar, 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
Forfar, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forfar, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forfar, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Forfar, ND

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

Average cloud cover in January
Forfar, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Forfar, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Forfar, ND

Average visibility in January - Forfar, 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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