January weather forecast
Plaza, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Plaza, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 5.7°F (-14.6°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Plaza's January weather, with an average high temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low temperature of 5.7°F (-14.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plaza, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Plaza are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Plaza's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 5.7°F (-14.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Plaza, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 5.7°F (-14.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Plaza, in January, during 1.9 rainfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Plaza have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Plaza, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Plaza, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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

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 (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Plaza, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Plaza, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Plaza, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Plaza, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Plaza, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plaza, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Plaza, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

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

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

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