January weather forecast
Nome, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Nome, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 5°F (-15°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

Nome's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 18°F (-7.8°C) and lows of 5°F (-15°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Nome, in January, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Nome, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With its average high temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) and a low of 5°F (-15°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Nome, North Dakota.

How cold is January?

In January, in Nome, the average high-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 5°F (-15°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Nome, during January, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Nome have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Nome, ND

Average temperature in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average pressure in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average wind speed in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average humidity in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average rainfall in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average snowfall in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average UV index in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Nome, 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
Nome, ND

Average visibility in January - Nome, 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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