January weather forecast
Great Bend, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Great Bend, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.9°F (-15.6°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

Great Bend records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low of 3.9°F (-15.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Great Bend is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Great Bend, North Dakota, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.6 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Great Bend is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Great Bend, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Great Bend?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low of 3.9°F (-15.6°C).

How cold is it in Great Bend in January?

During January, Great Bend experiences an average high-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) and a low-temperature of 3.9°F (-15.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Great Bend?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month in Great Bend, North Dakota.

What is the average humidity in January in Great Bend?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month in Great Bend?

The month with the least rainfall in Great Bend is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Great Bend?

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Great Bend?

In Great Bend, in January, during 13.9 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Great Bend have in January?

The average day length in January in Great Bend, North Dakota, is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Great Bend?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Great Bend?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Great Bend have in January?

In Great Bend, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Great Bend?

The months with the lowest UV index in Great Bend, North Dakota, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Great Bend?

In Great Bend, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Great Bend, ND

Average temperature in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.6°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 (17.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.9°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 (3.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Great Bend, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Great Bend, ND

Average wind speed in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

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

Average humidity in January
Great Bend, ND

Average humidity in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and September (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Great Bend, ND

Average rainfall in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Great Bend, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Great Bend, ND

Average snowfall in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Great Bend, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Great Bend, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Great Bend, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Great Bend, ND

Average UV index in January - Great Bend, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Great Bend, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Great Bend, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Great Bend, ND

Average visibility in January - Great Bend, 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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