January weather forecast
Linton, ND

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Weather in January

Come January, the intense chill of North Dakota winter sets in. Linton shivers under a wave of cold, making it one of the most severe months of the year. In January, snowfall is quite common, accompanied by an average of 14.8 snowfall days and as much as 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Days are short and sunlight is sparse, compounding the chill. Nevertheless, this weather blends perfectly with the quiet start of the year, presenting a picturesque canvas for snow photography and winter nature walks.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) at the peak and 6.1°F (-14.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Linton. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Linton, North Dakota. In January, it is snowing for 14.8 days. Throughout January, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Linton, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Linton is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, in Linton, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Linton.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Linton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Linton?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Linton, North Dakota.

How cold is January in Linton?

The high-temperature, in January, in Linton, is 20.8°F (-6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Linton?

The most humid month in Linton, North Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Linton?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Linton?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Linton?

In January, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Linton in January?

In Linton, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Linton is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Linton?

On the first day of January in Linton, North Dakota, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Linton?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Linton.

How long on average sun shines in January in Linton?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

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

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Linton, North Dakota.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Linton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Linton, North Dakota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Linton, ND

Average temperature in January - Linton, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Linton, ND

Average pressure in January - Linton, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Linton, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Linton, ND

Average humidity in January - Linton, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Linton, ND

Average rainfall in January - Linton, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Linton, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Linton, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Linton, ND

Average snowfall in January - Linton, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Linton, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Linton, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Linton, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Linton, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Linton, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Linton, ND

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

Average cloud cover in January
Linton, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Linton, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Linton, ND

Average visibility in January - Linton, 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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