January weather forecast
Petersburg, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Petersburg, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.4°F (-17°C) and an average high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

Petersburg, North Dakota, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 1.4°F (-17°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petersburg, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 16.97" (431mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and a low of 1.4°F (-17°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Petersburg, is 15.4°F (-9.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 1.4°F (-17°C).

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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, in Petersburg, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in January?

The average day length in January is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersburg have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Petersburg, ND

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Petersburg, ND

Average pressure in January - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average wind speed in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Petersburg, ND

Average humidity in January - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petersburg, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petersburg, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Petersburg, ND

Average UV index in January - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Petersburg, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Petersburg, ND

Average visibility in January - Petersburg, 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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