January weather forecast
Fort Ransom, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5°F (-15°C) and an average high of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

Fort Ransom's January weather reaches an average high of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average low of 5°F (-15°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Ransom, in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Ransom, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.4 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Ransom, North Dakota. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) and a low temperature of 5°F (-15°C), is Fort Ransom's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Ransom are 18°F (-7.8°C) and 5°F (-15°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Ransom?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Fort Ransom, in January, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fort Ransom in January?

In Fort Ransom, in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Ransom have in January?

In Fort Ransom, the average day length in January is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Ransom, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Ransom have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average temperature in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 18°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average pressure in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"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
Fort Ransom, ND

Average wind speed in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average humidity in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average rainfall in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average snowfall in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average UV index in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Fort Ransom, ND

Average visibility in January - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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