January weather forecast
Petrel, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Petrel, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Petrel sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Petrel, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Petrel. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petrel, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Petrel is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Petrel?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is it in Petrel in January?

The high-temperature during January is 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Petrel?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Petrel.

What is the average humidity in January in Petrel?

The average relative humidity in January in Petrel is 85%.

What is the driest month in Petrel?

The month with the least rainfall in Petrel, North Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Petrel in January?

In January, in Petrel, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Petrel?

In Petrel, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petrel have in January?

In Petrel, the average day length in January is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Petrel?

On the first day of January in Petrel, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Petrel?

The month with the least sunshine in Petrel, North Dakota, is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Petrel?

The average sunshine duration in January in Petrel, North Dakota, is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in January in Petrel?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Petrel, North Dakota, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Petrel, ND

Average temperature in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Petrel, ND

Average pressure in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Petrel, ND

Average wind speed in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Petrel, ND

Average humidity in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Petrel, ND

Average rainfall in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Petrel, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petrel, ND

Average snowfall in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petrel, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petrel, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petrel, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Petrel, ND

Average UV index in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Petrel, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Petrel, ND

Average visibility in January - Petrel, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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