January weather forecast
Mekinock, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mekinock, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average low of 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

Temperature

Mekinock records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mekinock, in January, during 13.7 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mekinock, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.8 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mekinock is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the month when Mekinock experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 1.2°F (-17.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month in Mekinock?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Mekinock in January?

In Mekinock, in January, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout January, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mekinock have in January?

In Mekinock, the average day length in January is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Mekinock, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mekinock have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

When is 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mekinock, ND

Average temperature in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 15.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Mekinock, ND

Average pressure in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
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Average wind speed in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mekinock, ND

Average humidity in January - Mekinock, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Mekinock, ND

Average rainfall in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Mekinock, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mekinock, ND

Average snowfall in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mekinock, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mekinock, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mekinock, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Mekinock, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Mekinock, ND

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mekinock, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Mekinock, 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 25).

Average visibility in January
Mekinock, ND

Average visibility in January - Mekinock, 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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