January weather forecast
Merricourt, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Merricourt, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

In Merricourt, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Merricourt, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and reaching a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Merricourt, records 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature is 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Merricourt, during January, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Merricourt, North Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Merricourt, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Merricourt have in January?

In Merricourt, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Merricourt, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Merricourt, ND

Average temperature in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°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 (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Merricourt, ND

Average pressure in January - Merricourt, 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
Merricourt, ND

Average wind speed in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

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 August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Merricourt, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Merricourt, ND

Average rainfall in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Merricourt, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merricourt, ND

Average snowfall in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merricourt, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merricourt, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merricourt, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Merricourt, ND

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

Average cloud cover in January
Merricourt, ND

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Merricourt, ND

Average visibility in January - Merricourt, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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